TENDER FOR METABARCODING VALIDATION FRAMEWORK – NATURAL ENGLAND – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Not specified
Description
DNA-based methods have the potential to significantly change how we monitor and assess ecosystems. Natural England has been exploring the use of these methods for environmental monitoring for several years, delivering a series of reports which focus on the development of DNA-based methods with applications in biodiversity assessment. The project will develop a validation framework for metabarcoding methods. The total estimated value including VAT is £50,000.
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Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- To be confirmed upon award
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73100000 – Research and experimental development services
- 90700000 – Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
DNA/metabarcoding research and environmental science specialists
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 August 2026, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender portal. Full details are available in the notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Notice type
UK4: Tender notice
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Natural England
United Kingdom
Organisation type: Government agency