--- title: "eDNA for water frogs around Lynford Lakes, Norfolk" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068582" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068582" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068582.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068582.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-06-11" --- # eDNA for water frogs around Lynford Lakes, Norfolk Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068582 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068582) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068582.json) ## Summary Natural England, a public authority in central government, has completed an open procurement for laboratory services concerning ecological DNA (eDNA) analysis for marsh frog presence around Lynford Lakes, Norfolk. The contract was awarded to NATURE METRICS LTD, focusing on eDNA sampling to assess invasive marsh frog impact on native northern pool frogs. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory and research laboratory services and was part of a below-threshold, open competition. The procurement process transitioned through planning, tender, and award stages, concluding with a contract start on 1st June 2026, and a potential extension until 16th November 2026. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and laboratory services, specifically those proficient in eDNA analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative ecological research methods and those capable of agile response to procurement requirements are well-placed to benefit from similar future contracts. The project allows businesses to engage in conservation efforts, contributing to securing the future of rare amphibian species while expanding their services and reputation within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice In 2025, putative marsh frogs have been sighted in water bodies near Ickburgh, Norfolk. This species poses a significant threat to the Critically Endangered native northern pool frog through disease transmission, competition, and hybridisation. Ickburgh is some 12km from the known native pool frog population at Thompson Common. The northern pool frog became extinct in the UK by the 1990s but has been successfully reintroduced through a collaborative project led by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Natural England. Reintroductions began in Norfolk in 2005, with a second release at Thompson Common from 2015-2021. Protecting these populations is critical to securing the future of this rare amphibian. A national contingency plan is in place to respond to an incursion of invasive non-native animal in England. Natural England is the lead agency responsible for the management response. The proposed activity will use eDNA sampling to determine the extent of marsh frog presence/absence across selected water bodies, starting near native pool frog habitats and moving east to west to minimise disease risk. Outputs will include a spatial distribution map to inform Natural England and partners on management control options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,833 | | Lots value | £20,833 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £14,114 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | TLH East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NATURE METRICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 15:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037233-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 14:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035289-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2026 11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037233-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035289-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14807 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14948 Commercial Response Template - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14949 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15194 Clarifications to Bidders Questions ## Notice URLs - http://www.naturemetrics.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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