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title: "Consultancy services to understand the sources contributing to micro plastic contamination of rivers in Greater Manchester"
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# Consultancy services to understand the sources contributing to micro plastic contamination of rivers in Greater Manchester

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-511e8ea3-532e-4318-9595-63a874786284

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking consultancy services to address micro-plastic contamination in rivers within Greater Manchester. The tender, titled "Consultancy services to understand the sources contributing to micro plastic contamination of rivers in Greater Manchester," is currently in the active tender stage and will close on 23rd March 2020. The project is part of the Natural Course EU LIFE Integrated Project, with a total value of £100,000. The work is classified under environmental services and will take place across the North West region of the United Kingdom, starting from 1st May 2020 and running until 30th April 2022.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in pollution assessment and management. Companies with a strong background in ecological studies or water quality monitoring will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio and open doors to further collaborations within the public sector, especially in initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability and remediation efforts.

## Notice

This project is being jointly commissioned by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the Environment Agency and United Utilities (the "project partners") as part of the Natural Course EU LIFE Integrated Project, LIFE14 IPE/UK/027. External capacity and expertise are sought to quantify levels of micro-plastic contamination on the bed of a representative river within Greater Manchester. This includes a particular focus on the stretches immediately up and downstream of potential inputs so that the project partners and others can better understand, and potentially begin to manage, micro-plastic contamination. Further details can be found in the chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219d41ae-feac-4138-8432-98b8525b2bfe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219d41ae-feac-4138-8432-98b8525b2bfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219d41ae-feac-4138-8432-98b8525b2bfe
  3rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

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