Award

Scoping the uncertainty in screening for bioaccumulation potential of substances for which octanol is not a reasonable simple surrogate for partitioning; including an assessment of alternative surrogates and toxicokinetic methods

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2023 at 08:39

TenderAmendment

08 Aug 2023 at 10:31

TenderAmendment

08 Aug 2023 at 09:53

Tender

07 Aug 2023 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has recently awarded a contract titled "Scoping the uncertainty in screening for bioaccumulation potential of substances" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage was an Award with a contract value of £45,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on September 10, 2023, and end on February 24, 2024. This opportunity was a limited procurement method using competitive quotation below threshold. The location for delivery is in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in innovative projects related to bioaccumulation screening. Businesses with expertise in holistic assessment of bioaccumulation potential and regulatory compliance for chemicals could be well-suited to compete. As the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is the buyer, interested suppliers can benefit from contributing to regulatory tools supporting UK REACH chemical registration requirements.

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Notice Title

Scoping the uncertainty in screening for bioaccumulation potential of substances for which octanol is not a reasonable simple surrogate for partitioning; including an assessment of alternative surrogates and toxicokinetic methods

Notice Description

Suppliers to review all information on the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and to complete and return the following information: completed Commercial Response template, separate response submission for each technical question (in accordance with the response instructions found in "Evaluation Methodology" section of RFQ), completed Mandatory Requirements (Annex 1 of RFQ), completed Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Annex 2 of RFQ). Additional information: "Evidence of bioaccumulation in field monitoring and regulatory testing indicates that existing guidelines to screen for bioaccumulation may not capture all organic chemicals that bioaccumulate. This project aims to: 1. identify new methods that could be used to screen for bioaccumulation in a more holistic and comprehensive manner; and 2. evaluate whether these are fit for purpose as regulatory tools in support of UK REACH chemical registration requirements."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33d2a5ee-3809-405d-9c51-e5deba844b91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aabbcd-8668-4f02-9829-700be97c82b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2023 - 24 Feb 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Hannah Dean
Contact Email
hannah.dean@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 4WF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC ARNOT RESEARCH AND CONSULTING

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