# Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Contract winner: [UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology](/contract-winners/uk-centre-for-ecology-hydrology/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £65,914
- Tender value: £65,914
- Award date: 24 September 2021
- Published: 1 October 2021
- Contract start: 1 October 2021
- Contract end: 31 March 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b0315233-e141-43c7-909e-83b88e123b16-473212
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be28cec2-5d62-4647-bc47-e8427a0dc936

## Description

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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0315233-e141-43c7-909e-83b88e123b16-473212)