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title: "Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633611"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-02-19"
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# Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633611

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government focuses on the project titled "Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements," which falls under the services category. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the current stage of the tender is active. The submission deadline for bids is 27 November 2020, with the project aimed at enhancing biodiversity reporting in Scotland, particularly through DNA-based environmental monitoring solutions. The project's location encompasses the region of Scotland, specifically targeting areas of biodiversity significance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on environmental services, particularly those specialising in DNA analysis and ecological monitoring. Companies with expertise in innovative environmental solutions or those experienced in conducting biodiversity studies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's deliverables, which include consulting on DNA monitoring methodologies and presenting findings in seminars, may also appeal to firms engaged in scientific research and public sector environmental initiatives.

## Notice

1. This project is being commissioned by the Scottish DNA Hub on behalf of the Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS), which represents a range of organisations associated with delivery of the Scottish Government's environmental objectives. The Scottish DNA Hub includes a range of organisations with an interest in DNA based environmental monitoring solutions in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

14. The following outputs will be delivered from the project: Phase 1 - A report describing the opportunities for the application of DNA/e-DNA monitoring methods in CBD and ecosystem resilience assessments. This will include a description of the benefits of DNA based methods over conventional approaches. - From the road map define a sampling and analysis programme that can be applied to a limited number of habitats in Scotland. Phase 2 - The sampling and analysis programme outlined in Phase 1. - Present the results of the monitoring programme in a report and provide the sequence data. If it has been possible to align the sampling in Phase 2 with parallel conventional biodiversity sampling programmes, then the report should consider differences in the results from them. - Make recommendations to address any challenges that arise from developing a DNA based monitoring programme in this project. - Cascade the deliverables at a seminar and host a training event to support the rollout of the methods. 15. Project deliverables reporting format should be agreed at the inception meeting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407376 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,762 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATUREMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407376
- 19 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397315

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397315&idx=1
  19th October 2020 - ITT FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397315
  Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements - 1. This project is being commissioned by the Scottish DNA Hub on behalf of the Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS), which represents a range of organisations associated with delivery of the Scottish Government's environmental objectives. The Scottish DNA Hub includes a range of organisations with an interest in DNA based environmental monitoring solutions in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407376
  Developing Habitat Scale DNA Monitoring in Support of Post 2020 Biodiversity Reporting Requirements - 1. This project is being commissioned by the Scottish DNA Hub on behalf of the Coordinated Agenda for Marine, Environment and Rural Affairs Science (CAMERAS), which represents a range of organisations associated with delivery of the Scottish Government's environmental objectives. The Scottish DNA Hub includes a range of organisations with an interest in DNA based environmental monitoring solutions in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633611

## Provenance

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