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Microplastics in Groundwater

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

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06 Mar 2024 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The British Geological Survey has awarded a contract for the project "Microplastics in Groundwater" valued at £143,431.7. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from November 27, 2023, to March 31, 2024, and the tender period ended on November 2, 2023. The buyer for this tender is the British Geological Survey, located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services sector to engage with the British Geological Survey. The project focuses on assessing microplastic contamination in springs, offering opportunities for companies specialised in research services related to environmental analysis. Businesses capable of conducting sampling and analysis protocols for groundwater quality assessment would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

Microplastics in Groundwater

Notice Description

The aim for this project is to extend the sampling and analysis protocol developed in 21/22 for boreholes to assess MP contamination in springs. We propose a pilot study to compare MP contamination in chalk, and limestone springs. We will sample up to 20 spring sources as part of this pilot study. We will assess temporal dynamics in at selected springs over a 12 months monitoring period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c36de904-c346-48e6-863b-c52a3f3c688c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d5efb3-cc5d-41cf-abe5-d0c5c7524915
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£143,431 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,431 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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