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title: "Microplastics in Groundwater"
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# Microplastics in Groundwater

Buyer: BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c36de904-c346-48e6-863b-c52a3f3c688c

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## Summary

The British Geological Survey has awarded a contract for the project "Microplastics in Groundwater" valued at £143,431.7. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from November 27, 2023, to March 31, 2024, and the tender period ended on November 2, 2023. The buyer for this tender is the British Geological Survey, located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services sector to engage with the British Geological Survey. The project focuses on assessing microplastic contamination in springs, offering opportunities for companies specialised in research services related to environmental analysis. Businesses capable of conducting sampling and analysis protocols for groundwater quality assessment would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

The aim for this project is to extend the sampling and analysis protocol developed in 21/22 for boreholes to assess MP contamination in springs. We propose a pilot study to compare MP contamination in chalk, and limestone springs. We will sample up to 20 spring sources as part of this pilot study. We will assess temporal dynamics in at selected springs over a 12 months monitoring period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d5efb3-cc5d-41cf-abe5-d0c5c7524915 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,431 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,431 |
| 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 | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d5efb3-cc5d-41cf-abe5-d0c5c7524915

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d5efb3-cc5d-41cf-abe5-d0c5c7524915
  6th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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