Tender

Consultancy services to understand the sources contributing to micro plastic contamination of rivers in Greater Manchester

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

03 Mar 2020 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking consultancy services to address micro-plastic contamination in rivers within Greater Manchester. The tender, titled "Consultancy services to understand the sources contributing to micro plastic contamination of rivers in Greater Manchester," is currently in the active tender stage and will close on 23rd March 2020. The project is part of the Natural Course EU LIFE Integrated Project, with a total value of £100,000. The work is classified under environmental services and will take place across the North West region of the United Kingdom, starting from 1st May 2020 and running until 30th April 2022.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in pollution assessment and management. Companies with a strong background in ecological studies or water quality monitoring will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio and open doors to further collaborations within the public sector, especially in initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability and remediation efforts.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services to understand the sources contributing to micro plastic contamination of rivers in Greater Manchester

Notice Description

This project is being jointly commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the Environment Agency and United Utilities (the "project partners") as part of the Natural Course EU LIFE Integrated Project, LIFE14 IPE/UK/027. External capacity and expertise are sought to quantify levels of micro-plastic contamination on the bed of a representative river within Greater Manchester. This includes a particular focus on the stretches immediately up and downstream of potential inputs so that the project partners and others can better understand, and potentially begin to manage, micro-plastic contamination. Further details can be found in the chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-511e8ea3-532e-4318-9595-63a874786284
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219d41ae-feac-4138-8432-98b8525b2bfe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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