Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
0.5 year
Value
£25K-£50K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
26 Oct 2021
Delivery
04 Oct 2021 to 31 Mar 2022
Deadline
24 Sep 2021 17:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

Re-evaluation of the match between DNA (NGS) and light nicroscopy data for benthic diatoms using improved DNA barcode reference database and new bioniformatic pipelines on an existing dataset, plus exploration of the potential for different approaches to the analysis of DNA data for the assessment of the wider phytobenthic community, using existing DNA data and associated environmental information, leading to recommendations for further work in this area.

Award Detail

1 Ukceh (None)
  • Value: £41,042

CPV Codes

  • 73110000 - Research services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response to jo-anne.pitt@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 1700h on Friday 24 September 2021. SC210004 - Request for Quotation.docx SC210004 Terms Conditions.doc

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