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title: "Experimental Testing Design - Aquatic Transformation of Nanomaterials"
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# Experimental Testing Design - Aquatic Transformation of Nanomaterials

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccf02696-5f05-4cad-8b84-cb28bae1e16d

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract titled "Experimental Testing Design - Aquatic Transformation of Nanomaterials" under the research and development services category. The total contract amount is £25,000 with a completion date set for 30 April 2019. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action below threshold and the contract period began on 15 February 2019. This project is relevant to research and consultancy services in the UK, with the objective of creating a method statement for testing nanomaterials.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those with expertise in materials science and nanotechnology. Companies that specialise in experimental design or consultancy services in these fields would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders. The nature of the project implies a focus on innovative testing methods, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their capabilities or collaborate on cutting-edge research initiatives.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to develop an experimental design for testing how nanomaterials transform which will form a method statement for future testing and research 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/8e692391-72ad-499b-80a3-b57de0877a8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e692391-72ad-499b-80a3-b57de0877a8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e692391-72ad-499b-80a3-b57de0877a8d
  18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b879e765-d7d5-4b80-8326-ccb32685cea0
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  eSourcing Portal

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