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Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (Phase 2 study)

DEFRA

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17 Jul 2023 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The DEFRA organisation has awarded a contract for the project titled "Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (Phase 2 study)" to Ricardo-AEA Ltd. The project falls under the research and experimental development services category with a specific focus on drinking water. The procurement process was completed, with a contract value of £175,990. The tender was open, following an open procedure below the threshold. The contract period starts on June 12, 2023, and ends on February 28, 2025. The tender period ended on April 17, 2023, and the contract is based in London, SW1P 3JR.

This awarded contract by DEFRA offers business growth opportunities, especially for companies operating in the research and experimental development services sector, specifically related to drinking water. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to further understand the occurrence of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) in drinking water sources, creating opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and water quality management. The contract provides a chance to contribute to addressing knowledge gaps identified in a previous report related to OPFRs in drinking water.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea00a52-d51a-4895-885e-3df0382246ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, 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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
network.procurement@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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