Expired contract

Efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018-19

Details

Supplier(s)
RSK ADAS Ltd
Value
GBP 21,032
Duration
3 months
Topic
Environmental services
Published
4 January 2019

Tender description

Invertebrate samples collected using Natural England survey protocols will be analysed using appropriate DNA techniques, to provide a comparison to traditional techniques (data will be supplied). Information will be collected to ascertain the following for each of the two methods: - How reliable and accurate is the DNA species identification? - How much does each method cost (in time and money)? - How long does the identification process take? - Can abundance be inferred as part of DNA sequencing? In addition, the following questions should be addressed: - How reliable is BOLD, or other databases available to the contractor, for undertaking invertebrate identification? A reference collection will not be made available. - Is there a need to review collection and storage methods for DNA sequencing of terrestrial invertebrates?

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date21 November 2018
  2. Completed: Award published4 January 2019
    Current notice
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date28 February 2019

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

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  • 90700000 · Environmental services

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