Measurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedMeasurement and Characterisation of Microplastics in English River Catchments
Awarded 30 Sep 2021
Awarded30 Sep 2021
Value£65,914.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 7mo ago6mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2021Expired 30 Mar 2022
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology for the measurement and characterisation of microplastics in English river catchments.
The project aimed to increase understanding of the sources of microplastics and their transport through the water system to identify potential policy intervention points.
The contract value was AUD 65,914.
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