Natural England · Awarded contract
Awarded

eDNA Monitoring for Freshwater Invertebrates in LIFE R4ever Kent Project

Awarded 31 Aug 2023

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Awarded31 Aug 2023
Value£30,240.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 1y ago2y 2mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2023Expired 31 Oct 2025

Natural England awarded a contract to SURESCREEN SCIENTIFICS LIMITED for eDNA monitoring of freshwater invertebrate species as part of the LIFE R4ever Kent project.

The contract involved providing eDNA water sampling equipment and protocols, DNA extraction and analysis of samples, and sequencing of qPCR products to test for the presence of Freshwater Pearl Mussels, White-clawed Crayfish, invasive Signal Crayfish, and Crayfish Plague.

The three-year contract, valued at £30,240, was to be completed by 31st October 2025.

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