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title: "Sources of Micro-plastics in the Marine Environment"
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# Sources of Micro-plastics in the Marine Environment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a0eaee0-4daa-4c05-91a7-a07052005c9c

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a project titled "Sources of Micro-plastics in the Marine Environment," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. It falls under the environmental management industry category (CPV code 90710000), and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 12 March 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 16 April 2018, lasting until 29 March 2019. This open procurement method invites all eligible bidders to take part in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental services, particularly those specialising in pollution monitoring and analysis. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the potential for innovation and specialised expertise in managing microplastic pollution. Engaging in this contract could enable businesses to contribute to critical environmental research while expanding their operational portfolio.

## Notice

The principal requirement of this project is to investigate sources and pathways of synthetic fibre and tyre microplastic pollution into the marine environment. 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. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1bfcd9-b512-4ece-93b0-3c9658974ff8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90714100 - Environmental information systems

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1bfcd9-b512-4ece-93b0-3c9658974ff8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1bfcd9-b512-4ece-93b0-3c9658974ff8
  21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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