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he LIFE R4ever Kent project (2021 -2026) aims restore and revitalise the River Kent Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in South Cumbria and its wider catchment, so it is more resilient to environmental pressures. This unique river, located on the fringes of the English Lake District is home to internationally important populations of bullhead, white-clawed crayfish, freshwater pearl mussel and water crowfoot (Ranunculus) habitat. A key deliverable of the project is to trial new monitoring techniques by implementing the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling for testing for the presence of Freshwater Pearl Mussels, White-clawed Crayfish along with invasive Signal Crayfish and associated disease Crayfish Plague.
There are three parts to this contract:
Natural England will be responsible for the collection of water samples from sites across the River Kent Catchment.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surescreen Scientifics Limited | 08950940 | ~£45,833 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2025 – Mar 2026 | £45,833 £26,942 initial term | Surescreen Scientifics Limited | active |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £2,920 in 2 payments (over £25k) from Devon & Cornwall Police, Derbyshire Constabulary (2021-10-12 to 2022-08-03). View full payment history →