Tender

Environment Agency - Methods for sampling and analysis of methane in groundwater

D E F R A

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17 Dec 2019 at 13:05

Tender

13 Dec 2019 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (D E F R A) is conducting an open tender for a project titled "Methods for sampling and analysis of methane in groundwater." This research initiative aims to address the inconsistencies in methane concentration measurement techniques in groundwater. The tender is classified under research services (CPV code: 73110000) and has a budget of £20,000. Interested bidders must submit their tenders by 17:00 on 10th January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 15th January 2020 and running until 31st March 2020. The services are sought for various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research and consultancy sectors that specialise in environmental monitoring, especially regarding groundwater analysis and methane measurement techniques. Companies with expertise in research services may find this project aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to improved environmental monitoring practices and regulatory assurance.

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Notice Title

Environment Agency - Methods for sampling and analysis of methane in groundwater

Notice Description

A project to understand the reasons for large variability in methane concentration measurements in groundwater apparently resulting from different sampling and analysis techniques. It will identify best practices towards obtaining consistent and comparable measurements of methane in groundwater. This will help to improve methane monitoring in groundwater around OOG activities, improving confidence in comparisons of baseline/operations monitoring undertaken by different practitioners and therefore the effectiveness of environmental monitoring and associated regulation. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to sian.loveless@environment-agency.gov.uk and jon.barrett@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on January 10th 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade4913d-8aa3-4949-adb0-a14147dc7a98
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D E F R A
Contact Name
Sian Loveless
Contact Email
sian.loveless@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920873025

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

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