Planning

Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS)

EA

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 16:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environmental Agency (EA) is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS), a contract aimed at providing 24/7 technical support for staff inquiries related to the effects and sources of chemicals in the environment. This contract falls under the industry category of radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services, and spans a wide geographic area, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories. Interested parties must express their interest by 17:00 on 14 March 2025, with the engagement end date scheduled for the same day.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering round-the-clock support, particularly those with expertise in chemistry or toxicology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, given their suitability indicated by the EA. The service required includes managing pollution incidents, supporting operational activities, and potentially providing expert witness statements for prosecutions. Businesses that can provide robust out-of-hours support are well-suited to compete for this contract, which could help them expand their services in the environmental health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS)

Notice Description

Defra is looking to better understand the market capacity and appetite to participate in procuring 24/7 technical support to enquiries from staff across the Environment Agency. Most enquiries relate to the fate and effects of chemicals on environmental receptors and human health, as well as potential sources of chemicals in the environment. Operational staff in particular use the service on a day-to-day basis, to support input to work areas such as (but not restricted to): * Pollution incident management * Planned activities such as discharge consenting, permitting, etc. * Prosecutions (e.g. expert witness statements) Although most enquiries are dealt with in-house, it is important to be able to access external support during out of hours incidents or when Environment Agency staff are unable to respond. Enquirers usually have a technical background; however, they are not usually experts in chemistry or toxicology, therefore the supplier is required to provide 24/7 assistance. If you can provide this service (the ability to provide out of hours support is vital), please register an expression of your interest to angus.fairney-broomfield@defra.gov.uk. Please note this is a voluntary process that can provide data for supporting approvals of routes to market. Presently, specification is being refreshed and further details with be available at the tender stage. The deadline to register an expression of your interest is 17:00 on 14/03/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3d2d3fb-538a-4079-8b56-5b86d09344d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f2d3c8-1f16-4332-9755-6a757ee031f5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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