# Interpreting DNA data for the assessment of river phytobenthos

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

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: UKCEH
- Award value: £41,042
- Tender value: £50,000
- Award date: 14 October 2021
- Published: 26 October 2021
- Contract start: 14 October 2021
- Contract end: 31 March 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 0e497f20-c48a-44ee-9d93-f99e237402b7-479781
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb6f1f25-b4b8-4cd0-8c33-8ceac318294f

## Description

Re-evaluation of the match between DNA \(NGS\) and light nicroscopy data for benthic diatoms using improved DNA barcode reference database and new bioniformatic pipelines on an existing dataset, plus exploration of the potential for different approaches to the analysis of DNA data for the assessment of the wider phytobenthic community, using existing DNA data and associated environmental information, leading to recommendations for further work in this area\. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote\. Email your response to jo-anne\.pitt@environment-agency\.gov\.uk\. Tenders to be received no later than 1700h on Friday 24 September 2021\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e497f20-c48a-44ee-9d93-f99e237402b7-479781)