---
title: "Provision of eDNA Kits and Analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c5f0"
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# Provision of eDNA Kits and Analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c5f0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), focuses on the provision of eDNA kits and analysis for the monitoring of ponds created and restored under Natural England's District Level Licensing Schemes. This tender falls under the services industry category and is classified as environmental monitoring. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key dates include the contract award signed on 3rd November 2020. The process for this contract is currently complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring services, particularly those offering innovative eDNA analysis solutions. Companies with capabilities in ecological assessment, biodiversity monitoring, and relevant environmental technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with Defra and demonstrating expertise in environmental stewardship can enhance business prospects and establish partnerships in public sector projects.

## Notice

To establish a contract for the procurement of eDNA kit and analysis packages to be used for monitoring ponds created and restored under Natural England's District Level Licensing Schemes.

### Lot Information

Provision of eDNA Kits and Analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring

To establish a contract for the procurement of eDNA kit and analysis packages to be used for monitoring ponds created and restored under Natural England's District Level Licensing Schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015998-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £342,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015998-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:470530-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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