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Understanding the Use of Flow Cytometry for Monitoring Drinking Water

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Mar 2018 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves a tender titled "Understanding the Use of Flow Cytometry for Monitoring Drinking Water." This research project, classified under the industry category of research services, aims to evaluate the application of flow cytometry in assessing microbial water quality in England and Wales. The contract is valued at £36,828 and the contract period spans from 1st March 2018 to 31st October 2018. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and the tender period concluded on 31st January 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in water quality monitoring and microbiological analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute innovative solutions or methodologies in the water testing domain would be particularly well-suited to compete. With Cranfield University having been awarded the contract, companies may explore collaborations or pursue similar forthcoming contracts within the environmental monitoring sector.

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Notice Title

Understanding the Use of Flow Cytometry for Monitoring Drinking Water

Notice Description

The aim of this research project is to establish the current position regarding the use of the flow cytometry technique for measuring the microbial water quality of water intended for human consumption across the water industry in England and Wales. The potential use of this promising technique to supplement both operational and regulatory monitoring will be investigated and any potential limitations of the method reported. Potential future development of the methodology to monitor for specific pathogens will also be investigated. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2a2fd2c-962a-4225-a140-c83b1ad4065d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04a8502-270c-45ba-a3a4-c6004fc6ca48
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£36,828 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 6-12 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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