Planning

Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Planning

03 Oct 2024 at 13:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2024 at 13:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC." This tender is situated within the research laboratory services industry and involves the analysis of PFAS concentrations in consumer products, specifically Textiles, Upholstery, Leather Apparel, and Carpets (TULAC), across various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 11th October 2024, with an anticipated start of sample analysis in December 2024 and completion by the end of February 2025. Interested parties should respond by 12:30 on 11th October 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for laboratories specialising in chemical analysis, particularly those with expertise in PFAS detection methods such as the Total Oxidisable Precursor (TOP) assay or Total Hydrolysable Precursor (THP) assay. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Undertaking this project will allow businesses to contribute to significant environmental research efforts in Great Britain and enhance their portfolio in regulatory chemical analysis services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC

Notice Description

Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of Textiles, Upholstery, Leather Apparel and Carpets (TULAC) Following the publication of the UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) Regulatory Management Options Analysis (RMOA) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (HSE, 2023), the Environment Agency (EA) are considering whether to propose restrictions on the use of certain PFAS-containing products. To help guide this decision, it would be useful to have more knowledge about PFAS exposure specific to GB. Among the consumer product categories in GB, Textiles, Upholstery, Leather, Apparel, and Carpets (TULAC) has one of the highest estimated potential emissions as well as the possibility of direct human exposure. The EA are looking for a laboratory to analyse approximately 50 TULAC samples for PFAS concentrations using an appropriate method. Due to uncertainty over the range of PFAS that may be present, a total PFAS analysis such as the Total Oxidisable Precursor (TOP) assay or Total Hydrolysable Precursor (THP) assay should be used with characterisation of the extract. The EA will also consider alternative PFAS extraction / analysis methods that the laboratory considers suitable or beneficial for the matrices being tested. We anticipate that TULAC samples would be sent to the laboratory in December 2024, with analysis to be complete by the end of February 2025. The objective is to generate information on PFAS concentrations in a variety of pertinent product categories available on the GB market, particularly those that haven't been thoroughly examined before. Please respond by 12:30 on 11th October 2024 to the email address below with your Expression of Interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c70264-6019-40d3-8a33-ccd26c2d1923
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Jemma Godleman
Contact Email
jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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