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Evidence Reviews on Analysis, Prevalence & Impact of Microplastics in Freshwater Environments

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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16 Jan 2019 at 12:06

Award

16 Jan 2019 at 12:04

Tender

08 Oct 2018 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking tender bids for the project titled "Evidence Reviews on Analysis, Prevalence & Impact of Microplastics in Freshwater Environments." This initiative, classified under Research consultancy services (CPV code: 73210000), is located in the United Kingdom and has reached the Award stage. The tender was published on 8th October 2018, with a closing date for submissions set for 2nd November 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £43,514, is intended to run from 7th January 2019 to 6th September 2019.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on ecological studies concerning microplastics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from engaging in this project, given the specific expertise required for conducting rigorous scientific reviews and data analysis in freshwater environments. Companies well-versed in ecological assessments or those that can offer innovative methodologies for studying microplastics would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Evidence Reviews on Analysis, Prevalence & Impact of Microplastics in Freshwater Environments

Notice Description

The project will be commissioned as a package of three related evidence reviews on certain aspects of microplastics in the freshwater environment with the objective to summarise our current knowledge; Systematically review the range of current sampling and analytical methodologies used to detect, characterise and quantify microplastics in the freshwater environment and provide a balanced assessment on the robustness/quality of the data from these; Identify and assess the current understanding in relation to which types of microplastics are prevalent in freshwater systems and the transportation, fate and biological effects of these materials; Describe the gaps in our current knowledge with the aim of providing future direction for research to further our understanding of microplastics in the environment and the impact of microplastics on animal and plant life in freshwater environments. 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-f241fe7f-d151-424b-8cf3-0d28388e03d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246bd163-97be-4ef2-8850-11829babc343
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,514 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,514 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 6 Sep 2019 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES, QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSI

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