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title: "Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments"
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# Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be28cec2-5d62-4647-bc47-e8427a0dc936

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and focuses on the project titled "Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments." This initiative falls under the research services category and is located in England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the award stage is currently active. The procurement contract was initiated on 1st October 2021, with a contract period running until 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £65,914, and the tender period concluded on 31st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in environmental studies and data analysis of microplastics. Competitors in this sector can leverage their capabilities to contribute meaningfully to understanding and mitigating the impact of microplastics within aquatic environments, which aligns with increasing regulatory scrutiny and public interest in environmental sustainability.

## Notice

The overall aim of the project is to increase our understanding of the source of microplastics and their transport through the water system in order to understand potential policy intervention points. 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/b0315233-e141-43c7-909e-83b88e123b16 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,914 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,914 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0315233-e141-43c7-909e-83b88e123b16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0315233-e141-43c7-909e-83b88e123b16
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0a8d932-8533-4137-bf4b-27571523760f
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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