# Review and analysis of metabarcoding primers and DNA reference libraries for mammals occurring in the UK

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £20,000
- Published: 31 July 2024
- Planned start: 23 September 2024
- Planned end: 31 January 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 19b90f40-9112-4642-92dc-8329487785fa-773066
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e70cb93-5d96-4380-9972-2ba7aef9176e

## Description

This project aims to: investigate the most frequently used primers when investigating mammals through eDNA metabarcoding; look at the sequence coverage of these markers for mammals occurring in the UK in open access reference libraries and the confidence we can have in the sequences; look at primer bias through in silico analysis; and bring this information together into a single document that can be referred to when providing guidance\.   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 monitoring\.innovation@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 13:00 on 04/09/2024\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to monitoring\.innovation@naturalengland\.org\.uk \. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers\. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b90f40-9112-4642-92dc-8329487785fa-773066)