---
title: "UKRI-5242 Specialist Water Sampling for Microplastics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# UKRI-5242 Specialist Water Sampling for Microplastics

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d26

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## Summary

The procurement process describes a contract awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for a project titled "UKRI-5242 Specialist Water Sampling for Microplastics". This falls under the services industry category focusing on water pollution, specifically for the analysis of water samples related to microplastics. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 10th September 2025 and is set to be active from 11th September 2025 to 1st February 2027. UKRI, located at Polaris House, Swindon, managed the procurement, with the awarded supplier being the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), located in Wallingford, United Kingdom. 

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those with expertise in ecological research and water quality analysis. The contract, valued at £27,500, expects rigorous QA/QC of data related to microplastic analysis, appealing to companies focused on scientific innovation and environmental health. Large-scale businesses specialising in services related to water pollution could find this an advantageous expansion opportunity given the growing global emphasis on sustainability and environmental protection. Such businesses could leverage this project to further showcase their capabilities and enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Analysis of 26 water samples for microplastic analysis and associated QA/QC of data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057709-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 12:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057709-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057709-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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