Defra · Awarded contract
Awarded

Analysis of Certification Standards for River Water Quality Monitoring Equipment

Awarded 07 Feb 2023

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Awarded07 Feb 2023
Value£40,418.00
AgencyDefra
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 8mo ago2mo term
Awarded 7 Feb 2023Expired 24 Mar 2023

Defra awarded a contract to Jacobs UK Ltd for research, assessment, and recommendation on certification standards and assurance options for the installation and maintenance of river water quality monitoring equipment.

The work supports the Environment Act 2021 requirement for sewerage undertakers to monitor water quality impacts of storm overflows and wastewater treatment works discharges.

The contract, valued at £40,418, addresses the need for a delivery standard and associated certification schemes to ensure data quality and cost-effectiveness, considering options such as MCert, ISO, CEN, or a bespoke standard.

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