Testing the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores
key details
| Value | £25,000 |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Category (CPV) | 73110000 |
| Deadline | 1 Sept 2023 |
| Contract start | 18 Sept 2023 |
| Contract end | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-b5fd17-ff25a2e8-49b1-48cd-8894-aad96d7b2c76 |
description
This project is a pilot study to test the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores. The project will also produce a suitable reference library for appropriate species for this study. The study will aim to demonstrate the suitability of the method for understanding the sources of organic carbon within UK sediments.
Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to joshua.parker@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2023.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joshua.parker@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03 , tenderNotice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359ed3d2-c528-47cf-a8bc-911f7088ad88 , tenderNotice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/332a7c17-b00c-43a5-ba2a-ea88b473faea , contractDraft
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5322884c-ee7d-4202-912f-1e6e7af0f67c , biddingDocuments
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f99fda4-ac93-4ba0-8e05-a6a7bdb08847 , clarifications
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/978eb3c9-95a1-4a84-b8c9-30813cfde652 , evaluationReports
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b349a4d-8ed8-45dd-91c0-2af965dc411a , evaluationReports
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b423189-4c78-488b-9f37-e6989d156ef9 , evaluationReports
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d63fe10d-6ff4-4466-bd57-6c5d46a22083 , contractDraft
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa43c4db-9c26-4c72-9912-0f8a892f7be7 , biddingDocuments
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notice history
3 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2023 | Tender (tender) | · | 29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03-667643 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Tender amendment (tenderAmendment) | · | 29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03-668340 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Tender amendment (tenderAmendment) | · | 29215674-7afb-41a5-bf41-5f0ef3054e03-674175 |
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