Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5d-23d2-72d3-8a15-3197a8b38add/use-of-the-polymerase-chain-reaction-for-the-analysis-and-enumeration-of-cryptos

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Use of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Analysis and Enumeration of Cryptosporidium Oocysyts in Drinking Water.

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Often single bidder

Estimated value

£66,079

Published

13 Sept 2019

Deadline

Closed

10 Oct 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

The aim of this research project is to establish whether the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) could be used to streamline the analysis of Cryptosporidium species in drinking water samples.

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## CPV classification

Drinking water

Source

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