Development of DNA-Based Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol for Defra
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of DNA-Based Marine Benthic Monitoring Protocol for Defra
Awarded 08 Feb 2021
Awarded08 Feb 2021
Value£16,800.00
SupplierNatureMetrics
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago2mo term
Awarded 8 Feb 2021Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to NatureMetrics for the review and development of a marine benthic monitoring protocol.
The project aimed to create procedural guidance for best practice on the use of DNA-based techniques to monitor benthic habitats alongside existing UK subtidal monitoring surveys.
Specifically, it delivered a standard protocol for the collection and preservation of samples from the benthic environment for DNA analysis, building upon existing guidance and best practice from published and grey literature to provide a robust, repeatable protocol for marine monitoring scientists.
The contract value was AUD 16,800.
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