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THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL AND "LOW RISK"/NATURALLY OCCURING PESTICIDES

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2023 at 13:44

TenderAmendment

16 Aug 2022 at 12:32

TenderAmendment

16 Aug 2022 at 10:32

TenderAmendment

05 Aug 2022 at 13:29

Tender

05 Aug 2022 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive has awarded a contract for the project titled "THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL AND 'LOW RISK'/NATURALLY OCCURING PESTICIDES" to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The procurement stage was in the Award phase, with the contract period starting on 9th February 2023 and ending on 30th August 2023. The tender involved environmental risk assessment services related to pesticides and falls under the industry category of Pesticides and Environmental services. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 23rd September 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing environmental risk assessment services in the pesticides industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suited for their capabilities. The Health & Safety Executive, as the buying organisation, sought expertise in assessing the risks of biopesticides and naturally occurring pesticides. Eligible businesses should have experience in researching pesticide effects on non-target organisms, conducting risk assessments, and defining protection goals. The project location is in the United Kingdom, with deadlines for the final report submission and relevant experience requirements outlined in the tender document.

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Notice Title

THE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL AND "LOW RISK"/NATURALLY OCCURING PESTICIDES

Notice Description

This project involves reviewing the environmental risk assessment for biopesticides and 'low risk'/naturally occuring pesticides (see section 2 for background). The contractor will need to produce a report reviewing the existing guidance available (e.g. GB, EU, US EPA and 'around the World') along with the appropriate data requirements. There are also OECD working groups considering biopesticides. The report should then propose a viable method for risk assessment of biopesticides/naturally occuring/"low risk" substances considering potential obstacles/gaps in existing guidance (see section 2 noting the list is not exhaustive). It should include reference to potential protection goals (i.e. the magnitude and frequency of effects that are acceptable (and why it is acceptable) as well as the degree of uncertainty that is also acceptable. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e77572a-ee67-4497-9c98-62c20b75cd3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

24451000 - Pesticides

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,881 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2023 - 30 Aug 2023 6-12 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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Lisa Porter
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030284392

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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