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RDE 243 - Development of Environmental Assessment Levels for Substances Emitted

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21 Dec 2023 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) has recently awarded a contract for the development of Environmental Assessment Levels for Substances Emitted. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on the 11th of March 2023, and the contract period spans from the 15th of March 2023 to the 30th of June 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in environmental assessments. The contract awarded by the EA indicates a focus on assessing permit applications and ensuring public safety concerning chemical emissions. Companies with expertise in scientific research and environmental risk mitigation are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

RDE 243 - Development of Environmental Assessment Levels for Substances Emitted

Notice Description

Amine-based systems used in PCC release small quantities of spent solvent and their transformation products to air under normal operating conditions. These chemical emissions are an important consideration in the application for an environmental permit, and the EA relies on EALs to identify and mitigate potential operational risks through the permitting process. Operators are required to review the scientific evidence on adverse health effects of their potential atmospheric emissions, based on suitable EALs. In order to support industry in this task, the EA has recently published air-based EALs for two amines linked to PCC technologies, monoethanolamine (MEA) and Nnitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The EALs were derived using our updated methodology, Page 5 of 16 Version 2.0 LIT 58468 in accordance with advice from the UK Public Health Security Agency (UKHSA) (formerly Public Health England) (see link in Section 5.2 below). However, it is recognized that many other amine-based solvents, and their breakdown products, could be used by PCC technologies, and these also require assessment and EAL development. This additional work will allow the EA to assess permit applications and ensure public safety. This contract was awarded by EA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd2d75-2d45-425c-a7cd-93208794ffa8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,965 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 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
EA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@defra.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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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