# Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Natural England.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [RSK ADAS LIMITED](/suppliers/rsk-adas/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £15,705
- Tender value: £20,000
- Award date: 10 July 2023
- Published: 30 October 2023
- Contract start: 17 July 2023
- Contract end: 31 December 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a1eaa885-9417-4dc7-8397-62aa28e28e16-693071
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cce39fa8-acd7-4786-8d79-985d37b5c0c8

## Description

This project involves DNA extraction and analysis from filters for single species GCN assay on ~100 samples and metabarcoding with 2 primers on a subset of samples\. Results to be written up in a Natural England commissioned report and data, including FASTQ files to be submitted as outputs\. 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 debbie\.leatherland@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 12 midday on 03/07/2023\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to debbie\.leatherland@naturalengland\.org\.uk\. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1eaa885-9417-4dc7-8397-62aa28e28e16-693071)