--- title: "Testing the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-08-22" --- # Testing the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking services for a pilot study titled "Testing the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores." The project involves understanding organic carbon sources within UK sediments. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 1st September 2023. The contract period is from 18th September 2023 to 29th February 2024. This presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services category, particularly those specialised in environmental analysis and carbon origin studies, to compete for the contract. This tender by Natural England offers business growth opportunities for companies providing research services related to environmental analysis and carbon origin studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sediment core analysis and carbon origin research are well-suited for this procurement process. Interested businesses must submit their quotations meeting the RFQ requirements by 1st September 2023. The project aims to demonstrate the suitability of using eDNA for identifying organic carbon sources in UK sediments, potentially leading to further research collaborations and business expansion for successful bidders. ## Notice This project is a pilot study to test the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores. The project will also produce a suitable reference library for appropriate species for this study. The study will aim to demonstrate the suitability of the method for understanding the sources of organic carbon within UK sediments. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to joshua.parker@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joshua.parker@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2023 at 13:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03 - 2 Aug 2023 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03 - 31 Jul 2023 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03 22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5322884c-ee7d-4202-912f-1e6e7af0f67c EFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d63fe10d-6ff4-4466-bd57-6c5d46a22083 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/978eb3c9-95a1-4a84-b8c9-30813cfde652 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b349a4d-8ed8-45dd-91c0-2af965dc411a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f99fda4-ac93-4ba0-8e05-a6a7bdb08847 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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