# eDNA technologies to detect freshwater invertebrate, vertebrate & amphibian species

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Contract winner: [RSK ADAS Limited](/contract-winners/rsk-adas/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £41,102
- Tender value: £41,102
- Award date: 23 September 2021
- Published: 15 October 2021
- Contract start: 23 September 2021
- Contract end: 11 March 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d21c28a9-c080-41e8-b640-56742b51c61d-477094
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f79c166e-b003-4700-9c36-1a1ed5e5a730

## Description

To use DNA-based methods to determine species present in residential ponds from samples obtained by citizen scientists to help ensure that the value of natural capital is fully considered in decision making across national and local government and in the private sector

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21c28a9-c080-41e8-b640-56742b51c61d-477094)