DNA Sequencing Analysis of Terrestrial Invertebrate Samples for Defra
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedDNA Sequencing Analysis of Terrestrial Invertebrate Samples for Defra
Awarded 28 Nov 2018
Awarded28 Nov 2018
Value£21,032.00
SupplierRSK ADAS Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 28 Nov 2018Expired 28 Feb 2019
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to RSK ADAS Limited for the analysis of terrestrial invertebrate samples using DNA sequencing techniques, comparing these to traditional identification methods.
The project assessed the reliability and accuracy of DNA species identification, cost and time requirements of each method, the potential to infer abundance from DNA sequencing, the reliability of databases such as BOLD for invertebrate identification, and the need to review collection and storage methods for DNA sequencing.
The contract value was AUD 21,032.
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