# Efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018-19

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## Key facts

- Public buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Contract winner: [RSK ADAS Limited](/contract-winners/rsk-adas/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £21,032
- Tender value: £21,032
- Award date: 21 November 2018
- Published: 4 January 2019
- Contract start: 28 November 2018
- Contract end: 28 February 2019
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ce0c546c-843c-4f0f-978b-47982e2f4508-261669
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddee2282-4c2a-42e7-ac17-057075ba84b0

## Description

Invertebrate samples collected using Natural England survey protocols will be analysed using appropriate DNA techniques, to provide a comparison to traditional techniques \(data will be supplied\)\. Information will be collected to ascertain the following for each of the two methods: - How reliable and accurate is the DNA species identification? - How much does each method cost \(in time and money\)? - How long does the identification process take? - Can abundance be inferred as part of DNA sequencing? In addition, the following questions should be addressed: - How reliable is BOLD, or other databases available to the contractor, for undertaking invertebrate identification? A reference collection will not be made available\. - Is there a need to review collection and storage methods for DNA sequencing of terrestrial invertebrates? Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities\. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions\. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra\.bravosolution\.co\.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra"\. If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution\.co\.uk\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0c546c-843c-4f0f-978b-47982e2f4508-261669)