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Research Contract for Micro-plastics in Groundwater Awarded to British Geological Survey

Awarded 16 Oct 2022

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Awarded16 Oct 2022
Value£85,790.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago6mo term
Awarded 16 Oct 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023

Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to British Geological Survey for research on micro-plastics in groundwater.

The contract value is AUD 85,790.

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