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Research into Flow Cytometry for Drinking Water Quality Monitoring

Awarded 01 Mar 2018

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Awarded01 Mar 2018

Value£36,828.00

SupplierCranfield University

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 8y ago8mo term

Awarded 1 Mar 2018Expired 31 Oct 2018

About

Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Cranfield University for a research project to establish the current position regarding the use of flow cytometry for measuring microbial water quality of water intended for human consumption across the water industry in England and Wales.

The project investigated the potential use of the technique to supplement operational and regulatory monitoring, reported potential limitations, and explored future development for monitoring specific pathogens.

The contract value was AUD 36,828.

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