Published date: 27 February 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 30 November 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£89,921.43

Procurement reference

CF-0248200D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

27 February 2024

Closing date

30 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The aim of this project is to enhance our understanding and detection of microbial and
stygobitic species in groundwater ecosystems using environmental DNA (eDNA). The
ultimate goal is to establish a reliable and efficient protocol for eDNA collection and analysis
of microbes and stygobites, contributing to the broader understanding of biodiversity and
health in groundwater ecosystems. RDE 460 Sublot 5.2. This contract was awarded by the Environment Agency.

Award information

Awarded date

13 February 2024

Contract start date

1 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£89,921.43

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

Address

Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford OX10 8BB

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Defra Group Commercial

Address

17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK

Email

dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk