Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc1-4001-705c-a27b-b59437a0ee06/life-r4ever-kent-project-life20-natuk001001013-edna-monitoring-for-freshwa awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # LIFE R4ever Kent Project (LIFE20 NAT/UK/001001013) - eDNA monitoring for freshwater invertebrate species [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £10,000 to £41,000 Published 28 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 10 Aug 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The LIFE R4ever Kent project (2021 -2026) aims restore and revitalise the River Kent Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in South Cumbria and its wider catchment, so it is more resilient to environmental pressures. This unique river, located on the fringes of the English Lake District is home to internationally important populations of bullhead, white-clawed crayfish, freshwater pearl mussel and water crowfoot (Ranunculus) habitat. A key deliverable of the project is to trial new monitoring techniques by implementing the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling for testing for the presence of Freshwater Pearl Mussels, White-clawed Crayfish along with invasive Signal Crayfish and associated disease Crayfish Plague. There are three parts to this contract: • The provision of eDNA water sampling equipment/kits and protocols • DNA extraction, analysis of samples taken and reporting the result • Sequencing of qPCR products Natural England will be responsible for the collection of water samples from sites across the River Kent Catchment. Contract will be over a three year period and to be completed by 31st October 2025. Additional 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 by 18:00 on 10/08/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to by 18:00 on 04/08/2023. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental monitoring other than for construction Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8f05730c-75e3-47ce-a87c-71184f603634) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Natural England: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Cleansing and Minor Maintenance of Public Conveniences and Locking/Unlocking of other Council Assets · Dover District Council · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cac5-7136-be28-4cc48dc3d737/cleansing-and-minor-maintenance-of-public-conveniences-and-lockingunlocking-of) [Provision of Compactor and Skip Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · 21 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc93-70d6-8a3e-dcc2dadf159a/provision-of-compactor-and-skip-inspection-maintenance-and-repair-services) [Tipping and Waste Disposal Framework Agreement - Ref 01044 · Tai Tarian Ltd · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-eb96-720b-86e3-9e68da7861b7/tipping-and-waste-disposal-framework-agreement-ref-01044) [Building-cleaning services – Neteja i desinfecció d'edificis i equipaments municipals. · Ajuntament de Tossa de Mar · 29 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-63e8-7185-992a-0e5dc4502aee/spain-building-cleaning-services-neteja-i-desinfeccio-dedificis-i-equipamen) [Refuse and waste related services – Odbiór i przyjęcie do zagospodarowania odpadów · Zakład Gospodarki Komunalnej i Mieszkaniowej w Koronowie Sp. z o.o. · 35 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-0f0f-71bc-8b26-f13445721c21/poland-refuse-and-waste-related-services-odbior-i-przyjecie-do-zagospodarowa) [Refuse disposal and treatment – Separace kovů ze škváry · SAKO Brno, a.s. · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca8b-71b6-a1e0-90da1abc58dc/czechia-refuse-disposal-and-treatment-separace-kovu-ze-skvary)