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
- Source
- ContractsFinder
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
- Completed: Award date21 November 2018
- Completed: Award published4 January 2019Current notice
- Completed: Contract expiry date28 February 2019
About the buyer
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Relevant CPV codes
- 90700000 · Environmental services
Decision makers
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