DMARINE - eDNA Arctica
The Offshore Wind Directorate requires a suitable supplier to develop and validate a quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay and analyse benthic sediment samples, collected by the Marine Directorate, for presence of ocean quahog (Arctica islandica). Ocean quahog is a Priority Marine Feature (PMF) in Scottish waters, on the OSPAR List of Threatened and/or Declining Species & Habitats and a Protected Feature in some Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Some activities associated with Marine Renewable (MR) developments may...
Buyer
Scottish Government
Value
£49,500
Published
14 Jan 2026
Closes
26 Jan 2026
Procurement details
Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Region
UKM82
Procurement method
Not provided
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
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CPV classifications
73112000
Marine research services
71620000
Analysis services
90710000
Environmental management
73111000
Research laboratory services
71900000
Laboratory services
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Lot 1 DMARINE - eDNA Arctica
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The Offshore Wind Directorate requires a supplier who can deliver the contract in the follow stages - develop and validate a quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay for detecting ocean quahog and produce a full method statement, followed by DNA extraction from 52 sediment samples (30 mL scrapes collected from the top 5 cm using a Day Grab). The supplier will...
Delivery: Scotland
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The Offshore Wind Directorate requires a suitable supplier to develop and validate a quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay and analyse benthic sediment samples, collected by the Marine Directorate, for presence of ocean quahog (Arctica is...
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