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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-b5fd17-8aefeff5-2f61-4192-91ae-d7fec7da4ce1

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is inviting tenders for consultancy services aimed at understanding micro-plastic contamination in rivers within Greater Manchester. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a total value of £100,000. The open procurement method has been selected, with the tender period ending on 30th June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 27th July 2021 and conclude on 31st August 2023, targeting delivery addresses across England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, laboratory analysis, and marine research services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in field sampling and data interpretation related to contamination studies would be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to vital research while expanding their portfolio within the growing environmental services sector.

## Notice

GMCA, the Environment Agency and United Utilities jointly wish to procure a two-year programme of field sampling, laboratory analysis and data interpretation and a report to enable them to understand better the sources and dynamics of micro-plastic contamination in the rivers of Greater Manchester. Respondents are asked to design and operate an intensive sampling programme that will help to identify the principal sources of micro-plastic input to a river valley(s) within Greater Manchester and to better understand the transfer through the river system during the hydrological year. The chosen river valley(s) should have catchment characteristics that are broadly representative of conditions across the city region and more widely across the North West England River Basin District. A final report of the findings, conclusions and recommendations shall be prepared for the partner organisations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033face1-d6ae-4ac3-887b-01ffc2abcb54 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033face1-d6ae-4ac3-887b-01ffc2abcb54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033face1-d6ae-4ac3-887b-01ffc2abcb54
  11th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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