Develop and test a validation framework to help environmental professionals assess the reliability and appropriate use of DNA-based methods for ecosystem monitoring.
Tender closed on 17 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.
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Supply and deliver a deer larder/chiller unit to Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve near Doncaster.
Conduct Phase 1 and Phase 2 biotope surveys of intertidal mudflats and sandflats at Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SPA, including sediment and infauna sampling, with reporting on ecological condition and habitat value.
Research to identify strategic landscape-scale nature recovery project opportunities in cross-border locations using habitat mapping and environmental analysis.
Design, supply, and install a complete cattle handling system with all associated works to create a fully operational livestock facility.
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