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PFAS concentrations in freshwater fish

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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13 Jul 2022 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking services related to the examination of PFAS concentrations in freshwater fish. The contract, titled "PFAS concentrations in freshwater fish," falls under the environmental services category. This tender has been awarded and the contract runs from 5th July 2022 to 16th November 2022, following a selective procurement method based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The sampling work encompasses 21 sites across the United Kingdom, with the sampling phase scheduled between March and October 2022.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those specialising in ecological studies, contaminant analysis, and freshwater biology. Companies that can efficiently handle field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation could greatly benefit from this opportunity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the programme is well-suited to their capabilities in delivering specialised environmental services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PFAS concentrations in freshwater fish

Notice Description

The focus of this work is on the biomagnification and bioaccumulation of PFAS in freshwater fish. The work will dovetail with monitoring done by the EA to better understand how PFAS substances behave in the environment. Fish samples will also be analysed for a wide range of other contaminates including mercury, PCB and PBDE The scope of the work is for the collection of freshwater fish from 21 pre-selected sites across the UK on a single round of sampling. These need to be collected between March and October.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bfe4e95-732c-40cc-8d98-e2178fbdb4a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e17b53d-1148-499b-8a87-ac6d52076e00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,553 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,553 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2022 - 16 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Rachel Wickerson
Contact Email
rachel.wickerson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

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