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title: "Understanding the Use of Flow Cytometry for Monitoring Drinking Water"
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# Understanding the Use of Flow Cytometry for Monitoring Drinking Water

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2a2fd2c-962a-4225-a140-c83b1ad4065d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves a tender titled "Understanding the Use of Flow Cytometry for Monitoring Drinking Water." This research project, classified under the industry category of research services, aims to evaluate the application of flow cytometry in assessing microbial water quality in England and Wales. The contract is valued at £36,828 and the contract period spans from 1st March 2018 to 31st October 2018. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and the tender period concluded on 31st January 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in water quality monitoring and microbiological analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute innovative solutions or methodologies in the water testing domain would be particularly well-suited to compete. With Cranfield University having been awarded the contract, companies may explore collaborations or pursue similar forthcoming contracts within the environmental monitoring sector.

## Notice

The aim of this research project is to establish the current position regarding the use of the flow cytometry technique for measuring the microbial water quality of water intended for human consumption across the water industry in England and Wales. The potential use of this promising technique to supplement both operational and regulatory monitoring will be investigated and any potential limitations of the method reported. Potential future development of the methodology to monitor for specific pathogens will also be investigated. 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/b04a8502-270c-45ba-a3a4-c6004fc6ca48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,828 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,828 |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04a8502-270c-45ba-a3a4-c6004fc6ca48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04a8502-270c-45ba-a3a4-c6004fc6ca48
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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