Production of Biota-Based Laboratory Reference Materials for Environmental Contaminants in Mussel Tissues
Cefas · Awarded contract
AwardedProduction of Biota-Based Laboratory Reference Materials for Environmental Contaminants in Mussel Tissues
Awarded 18 Dec 2016
Awarded18 Dec 2016
Value£21,582.00
SupplierWageningen Marine Research
AgencyCefas
RegionEast of England
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 18 Dec 2016Expired 18 Mar 2017
About
Cefas awarded a contract to Wageningen Marine Research for the production of two biota-based laboratory reference materials (LRM) used as internal quality controls by laboratories for the determination of environmental contaminants in mussel tissues.
The procurement was undertaken on behalf of the UK National Marine Chemistry Advisory Group (UK NMCAG) to support the UK Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme (CSEMP) and meet the needs of drivers such as OSPAR, the Water Framework Directive (WFD), and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).
The contract value was AUD 21,582.
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