Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd4-34d0-7314-93bf-960976cb71e4/a-framework-for-assessing-confidence-in-metabarcoding-assays-and-results awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # A framework for assessing confidence in metabarcoding assays and results [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £1 to £33,000 Published 20 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 18 Sept 2024 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this notice has been extended to 18/09/2024. DNA-based methods have the potential to significantly change how we monitor and assess ecosystems. These methods are now being used more widely within Natural England, particularly the detection of ecological communities using environmental DNA (eDNA). This is often conducted by employing metabarcoding assays which target specific species assemblages (e.g. fish, mammals) or broader taxonomic groups (e.g. vertebrates, invertebrates, bacteria). It is difficult for Natural England staff to understand, interpret, and determine confidence in the results of different metabarcoding assays or assess the risk of false positive or false negative results. This project aims to address some of these challenges through the development of an eDNA metabarcoding assay validation framework. This will include: establishing key criteria to enable the classification of metabarcoding assays based on their taxonomic coverage, taxonomic resolution and detection sensitivity for different groups; and assessing the suitability of metabarcoding assays for different sample types and environments. This will enable end-users to determine the recommended scenarios for application of a given assay and improve assay performance with further validation. 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 17:00 on 18th September 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Read full description ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0622f621-c807-44fe-9ce8-8a4fcb8c2a97) 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 Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Research and development services and related consultancy services – procedura aperta finalizzata ALLA conclusione DI UN accordo quadro PER l’affidamento del servizio DI clinical research organization (cro) relativo a studi clinici promossi DA ASST degli spedali civili DI brescia PER UN periodo DI 72 mesi. · Asst Degli Spedali Civili di Brescia · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-534f-73ea-874d-7960e59dff63/italy-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-pro) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Begleitforschung Städtebauförderung - Wissenstransfer: Anwendungsleitfaden des Bundes zur Praxis Städtebauförderung · Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4375-730a-9135-c6d6d211cb68/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-b) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – 12Δ/2026 Παροχή Υπηρεσιών τριών (3) Βοηθών Τηλεεξυπηρέτησης Κοινού για τις ανάγκες Τηλεφωνικής Υποστήριξης και Εγγραφής του Κοινού στο Μητρώο Κατόχων Κάρτας Φιλάθλου του ΚΟΑ · Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Αθλητισμού · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1019-70c9-b80f-3949ad56b848/cyprus-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-12) [Research services – KPN/26/2026 „Porosty torfowisk karkonoskich” · Karkonoski Park Narodowy z siedzibą w Jeleniej Górze · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b2a-7284-8532-6039b444a4ff/poland-research-services-kpn262026-porosty-torfowisk-karkonoskich) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Forschungsprojekt - DZSF - Mobilitätskettenanalyse - Wie Verkehrsdaten den ländlichen Schienenverkehr stärken können · Eisenbahn-Bundesamt · 100 days left · 27 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2140-73b5-8807-5ad43f7122d9/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-f) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Świadczenie usług eksperckich – wybór 3 ekspertów medycznych w dziedzinie: geriatrii, gastroenterologii, hepatologii; Części 1÷3. · Ministerstwo Zdrowia · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-65a8-7184-9dc2-fe80dcb43625/poland-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-sw)