---
title: "Research DNA metabarcoding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036718"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2023-08-08"
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# Research DNA metabarcoding

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036718

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has awarded a framework agreement to various suppliers for the analysis of eDNA and DNA through metabarcoding. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The title of the contract is "Research DNA metabarcoding." The total contract value is £1,000,000. The award date was 21st December 2022, and the procurement stage is now in the award phase. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, UK, and the industry category is research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender for the analysis of eDNA and DNA through metabarcoding offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and large enterprises in the research and development sector. The tender aims to create a framework agreement that provides potential for long-term collaboration. Businesses involved in DNA analysis and research services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. With a focus on quality (40%) and price (60%) as award criteria, suppliers need to align their offers to these metrics to enhance their chances of success in this procurement process.

## Notice

FRAMEWORK AWARDED We intend to award a Framework Agreement for the analysis of eDNA and DNA through metabarcoding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework agreement for the analysis of eDNA and DNA through metabarcoding. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K429P38BF3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023149-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED GENOMICS; FERA SCIENCE; NATUREMETRICS; ORCHID CELLMARK; RSK ADAS; UNIVERSITY OF HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023149-2023
- 8 Sep 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025295-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/K429P38BF3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=801066734
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./K429P38BF3

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