Tender

Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking laboratory services for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products, specifically Textiles, Upholstery, Leather Apparel, and Carpets (TULAC). This procurement is at the tender stage and the tender window ends on 29 November 2024. The laboratory testing will begin on 16 December 2024 and conclude by 24 February 2025. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory services, and it involves delivery across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement method is an open procedure, available for below-threshold bids.

This tender offers significant opportunities for laboratories skilled in PFAS analysis to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in an important regulatory project. Suitable candidates would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on chemical analysis and laboratory services. Participating in this tender can provide extensive exposure and potential long-term collaborations with the Environment Agency, facilitating growth and recognition in the field of advanced substance testing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC

Notice Description

Supply of Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of Textiles, Upholstery, Leather Apparel and Carpets (TULAC) Following the publication of the UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) Regulatory Management Options Analysis (RMOA) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (HSE, 2023), we are considering whether to propose restrictions on the use of certain PFAS-containing products. To help guide this decision, it would be useful to have more knowledge about PFAS exposure specific to GB. Among the consumer product categories in GB, Textiles, Upholstery, Leather, Apparel, and Carpets (TULAC) has one of the highest estimated potential emissions as well as the possibility of direct human exposure. We are looking for a laboratory to analyse approximately 50 TULAC samples for PFAS concentrations using an appropriate method. Due to uncertainty over the range of PFAS that may be present, a total PFAS analysis such as the Total Oxidisable Precursor (TOP) assay or Total Hydrolysable Precursor (THP) assay should be used with characterisation of the extract. We will also consider alternative PFAS extraction / analysis methods that the laboratory considers suitable or beneficial for the matrices being tested. We anticipate that TULAC samples would be sent to the laboratory in December 2024, with analysis to be complete by the end of February 2025. The objective is to generate information on PFAS concentrations in a variety of pertinent product categories available on the GB market, particularly those that haven't been thoroughly examined before. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc41f262-fe7c-4a79-8894-9035c077b4de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65182365-5997-4691-9db5-34c80082a553
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 24 Feb 2025 1-6 months
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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Jemma Godleman
Contact Email
jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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