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title: "River Trent Sampling & Water Quality Analysis"
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# River Trent Sampling & Water Quality Analysis

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8616fdf3-9ea5-4800-9b45-d3e4f97fc2ec

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking services for the "River Trent Sampling & Water Quality Analysis" project. The aim is to understand Antimicrobial Resistance within a river environment through water sample analysis. Interested parties need to submit their quotations by 12:00 on 08/12/2023. The project falls under the Research and Development services category with a contract period running from 29/01/2024 to 15/03/2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering research and consultancy services to grow through collaboration with the Environment Agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing various types of businesses to participate in this research-focused project.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is undertaking a research project to understand the fate of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) within a river environment. We require samples to be taken of sites along the river Trent and adjoining inputs which are to be analysed for conventional water quality and nutrients before being transported for further analysis. We are also interested in the possibility of at-river hydrometry spot measurements. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to martin.spurr@environment-agency.gov.uk by 12 midday on 08/12/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to martin.spurr@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b539fae8-3502-4dc1-95f0-dd6b392cfc5c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Elswick |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2023 at 12:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b539fae8-3502-4dc1-95f0-dd6b392cfc5c
- 22 Nov 2023 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b539fae8-3502-4dc1-95f0-dd6b392cfc5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b539fae8-3502-4dc1-95f0-dd6b392cfc5c
  22nd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ac4be0e-70c8-4207-b577-c849086e088f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/990d1ca4-3862-46a6-a515-20bfa91eaacd

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