Crayfish eDNA investigation at Soudley Ponds SSSI

Concepts

• soudley ponds sssi
• peterborough
• research laboratory
• crayfish plague
• entire white-clawed crayfish population
• crayfish edna investigation
• provision of edna water
• presence of signal crayfish
• crayfish plauge
• sssi

Location

Description

In the summer 2021 crayfish plague was identified at Soudley Ponds SSSI and Cinderford Brook catchment in the Forest of Dean and is believed to have wiped out almost the entire white-clawed crayfish population (WCC) present. We are aiming to determine the presence of remaining WCC at the SSSI and to test for the presence of signal crayfish and crayfish plauge in the catchment using environmental DNA monitoirng techniques. There are two parts to this contract: • The provision of eDNA water sampling equipment/kits and protocols • DNA extraction, analysis of samples taken and reporting the results. Natural England will be responsible for the collection of water samples over summer 2023 from sites across the Forest of Dean. Contract to be completed by 30th September 2023.

CPV Codes

• 73111000 - Research laboratory services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to gavin.measures@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 10/7/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to gavin.measures@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 30/6/23. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. RFQ Document RFQ_Crayfish eDNA Investigation Soudley Pond SSSI.pdf Commercial Response Template Guided Buying_Commercial Response Basic.docx Contract template standard-condensed-terms-contract template.odt