Tender

Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) Phase 2 study

DEFRA

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Tender

13 Mar 2023 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has initiated a tender titled "Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) Phase 2 study". This project falls under the services category, specifically research services related to drinking water. The tender, published on 13th March 2023, aims to further understand the occurrence of OPFRs in drinking water sources and establish concentrations in abstracted and treated waters. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 14th April 2023 and a contract period starting from 22nd May 2023 to 31st January 2025. The procurement is suited for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender on Organophosphorus Flame Retardants presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in research services and water treatment. Companies specialising in environmental research, water quality testing, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The project's focus on understanding the risk to drinking water quality implies a need for innovative solutions and expertise in the field of chemical analysis and water treatment. Businesses with a track record in similar projects and a commitment to sustainable practices would be competitive in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) Phase 2 study

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to further understand the likelihood of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) occurring in drinking water sources and to establish possible concentrations in abstracted and treated waters. This project will build on learning from report ED16024 Organophosphorous Flame Retardants - Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales published in 2022 by addressing identified knowledge gaps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60585b1c-c400-4450-aaab-40f1206a65bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfff5db8-7291-4f14-ac46-ed587eb9b0a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

41 - Collected and purified water

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

41110000 - Drinking water

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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