Investigation of Phosphorus Patterns in Kings Sedgemoor and Moorlinch SSSI Ditch Systems
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedInvestigation of Phosphorus Patterns in Kings Sedgemoor and Moorlinch SSSI Ditch Systems
Awarded 21 Sep 2016
Ended 8y 8mo ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 21 Sept 2016Expired 28 Feb 2018
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to APEM Ltd for a strategic sampling programme to assess phosphorus concentrations and nutrient enrichment in the ditch systems of Kings Sedgemoor and Moorlinch SSSIs.
The project investigated compliance with total phosphorus targets, temporal and spatial variation, the rate of decline in total phosphate as water flows from the King Sedgemoor Drain, potential additional phosphorus inputs, and the effects of site management on phosphorus levels.
It also compared orthophosphate as P and total phosphorus using Environment Agency methodologies.
The contract value was £49,264.
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