---
title: "eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting - Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041a53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-03-20"
---

# eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting - Lot 1

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041a53

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting is being conducted by NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal) in the environmental monitoring services category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline on December 18, 2023. The contract value is £1,995,500. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the buyer is seeking suppliers for two lots of services related to eDNA Kits.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring services and DNA analysis. Businesses providing eDNA Kits, lab analysis, and reporting services are well-suited to compete. The contract involves the supply and distribution of eDNA kits and laboratory analysis to be used in monitoring habitat creation strategies for protected species. Interested businesses should consider the technical and sustainability criteria outlined in the award process to successfully bid for the contract.

## Notice

eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting for District Level Licensing Monitoring

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - precipitation eDNA Kits

Supply of precipitation eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting.

Lot 2 - filtration eDNA kits

Supply of filtration eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting.

Lot 1

Provision of eDNA Kits, analysis of returned samples, and associated reporting for District Level Licensing Monitoring - Lot 1 (Precipitation)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009044-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 11 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,995,500 |
| Lots value | £1,995,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £338,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ORCHID CELLMARK; RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009044-2024
- 20 Mar 2024 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009041-2024
- 16 Nov 2023 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033891-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.adas.co.uk
- http://www.cellmarkforensics.co.uk
- https://atamis-9529.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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