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Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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01 Oct 2021 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and focuses on the project titled "Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments." This initiative falls under the research services category and is located in England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the award stage is currently active. The procurement contract was initiated on 1st October 2021, with a contract period running until 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £65,914, and the tender period concluded on 31st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in environmental studies and data analysis of microplastics. Competitors in this sector can leverage their capabilities to contribute meaningfully to understanding and mitigating the impact of microplastics within aquatic environments, which aligns with increasing regulatory scrutiny and public interest in environmental sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments

Notice Description

The overall aim of the project is to increase our understanding of the source of microplastics and their transport through the water system in order to understand potential policy intervention points. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be28cec2-5d62-4647-bc47-e8427a0dc936
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0315233-e141-43c7-909e-83b88e123b16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,914 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,914 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

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