Tender

River Trent Sampling & Water Quality Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking services for the "River Trent Sampling & Water Quality Analysis" project. The aim is to understand Antimicrobial Resistance within a river environment through water sample analysis. Interested parties need to submit their quotations by 12:00 on 08/12/2023. The project falls under the Research and Development services category with a contract period running from 29/01/2024 to 15/03/2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering research and consultancy services to grow through collaboration with the Environment Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing various types of businesses to participate in this research-focused project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River Trent Sampling & Water Quality Analysis

Notice Description

The Environment Agency is undertaking a research project to understand the fate of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) within a river environment. We require samples to be taken of sites along the river Trent and adjoining inputs which are to be analysed for conventional water quality and nutrients before being transported for further analysis. We are also interested in the possibility of at-river hydrometry spot measurements. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to martin.spurr@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on 08/12/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to martin.spurr@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8616fdf3-9ea5-4800-9b45-d3e4f97fc2ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b539fae8-3502-4dc1-95f0-dd6b392cfc5c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 15 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Martin Spurr
Contact Email
martin.spurr@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030258796

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7AR
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Elswick
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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