# RDE756 Identifying the differences between OECD artificial sediments/soils

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

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [University of Plymouth](/contract-winners/university-of-plymouth/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £49,900
- Tender value: £49,900
- Award date: 15 January 2025
- Published: 17 January 2025
- Contract start: 17 January 2025
- Contract end: 8 April 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 49fe14d1-9010-468b-a3ab-9eb324f45d79-818126
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9a0e838-517e-4df5-b10a-cb633314e43c

## Description

Scientific literature review which summarises existing knowledge, key challenges, and gaps in sediment contamination, ecotoxicology testing, and key associated research\. Comparative analysis will evaluate the strengths and limitations of different testing protocols\. Recommendations will include proposing enhancements to existing testing methodologies and highlighting areas for further research\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49fe14d1-9010-468b-a3ab-9eb324f45d79-818126)