Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-3c66-73c8-aae1-9c10d76ee379/project-23225-research-on-removal-of-microplastics-by-drinking-water-treatment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # project\_23225 - Research on Removal of Microplastics by Drinking Water Treatment Processes [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £115,161 Published 8 May 2018 Deadline Closed 8 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The issue of microplastics in freshwater systems in an emerging area of research. Defra has already funded some work on microplastics in rivers and sewage treatment. There have also been a number of reviews on the topic including the Foundation for Water Research, the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management, the global Water Research Coalition and the Foundation for Water Research. Common themes emerging from these reviews is that there are no harmonised methods of analysis. Whilst waste water treatment provides effective removal of particles, high numbers are likely to be present in fresh waters and little is known about their removal in drinking water treatment processes. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at ## CPV classification Drinking water Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/378bfd7c-533a-47da-9552-5fd74d4a8a11) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Defra Network eTendering Portal: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) [Sector More Collected & purified water tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/water-supply) ## More tenders like this [Drinking water – Dostawa artykułów żywnościowych · Górnośląskie Centrum Medyczne im. prof. Leszka Gieca Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405e-73d3-70f7-a3f6-c4a763b23e09/poland-drinking-water-dostawa-artykulow-zywnosciowych) [Drinking water – „Периодична доставка на бутилирани натурални минерални и изворни води и консумативи за нуждите на служебните офиси на Народното събрание по обособени позиции“ · НАРОДНО СЪБРАНИЕ · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14063-0706-7276-ac40-5f907c0b2bc0/bulgaria-drinking-water-periodicna-dostavka-na-butilirani-naturalni-mineral) [Drinking water – Fourniture de pièces et outillages pour réseau d'eau potable et d'assainissement ( 4 lots) · Ca de Bethune Bruay Artois Lys Romane · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14066-6933-71a8-9827-8a65538d4284/france-drinking-water-fourniture-de-pieces-et-outillages-pour-reseau-deau-p) [Non-drinking water – levering gemalen europakwartier TE almere poort · Gemeente Almere · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14066-97e0-73f3-93b7-3c974e9e3920/netherlands-non-drinking-water-levering-gemalen-europakwartier-te-almere-poo)