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Toxicological advice on air pollutants [Review of published Environmental Assessment Levels for a number of Substances, based on updated toxicological information]

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for providing toxicological advice on air pollutants through a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The project, titled "Toxicological advice on air pollutants [Review of published Environmental Assessment Levels for a number of Substances, based on updated toxicological information]," involves reviewing and revising Environmental Assessment Levels (EALs) and producing toxicology dossiers. Key dates include the contract start date on 20th December 2024 and completion by 6th April 2025. The total contract value is £50,000, and the services will be delivered within the United Kingdom under the classification "Services related to air pollution" (CPV code: 90731000).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, especially those experienced in toxicology and pollutant impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. The involvement of DEFRA and the collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency ensures high visibility and influence. Tara Consulting, an SME based in Hungerford, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the project's suitability for smaller, specialised firms. This tender can help enhance the business profile, secure further contracts, and build expertise in a critical and increasingly regulated field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Toxicological advice on air pollutants [Review of published Environmental Assessment Levels for a number of Substances, based on updated toxicological information]

Notice Description

The main objective of this project is to continue the on-going review and revision of EALs by applying the EA 2012 methodology, updated as appropriate to reflect our consultations (see details below). It will include the production of individual dossiers on the toxicology of specific chemicals from the open and grey scientific literature (the dossiers for selenium and piperazine are provided as examples in Appendix D), which will be the basis for establishing updated EALs, short term and/or long-term depending on the data, for each compound. The proposed EALs will be submitted for agreement by the EA and UKHSA. In addition, the contractors may be required to provide expert advice on request, in the form of a briefing note, for selected toxicological issues such as a synthesis of in vitro and in vivo evidence on genotoxicity and mutagenicity. The work undertaken will be carried out under the direction of the EA's Chief Scientist's Group, who will also liaise with UKHSA. - Estimated timescale would be for the work to be completed by the end of the financial year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c22d3e26-015f-40ba-9cd1-51e352a52a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d004e41-5d1e-4c34-9f8d-c1caaee5351e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 6 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Hannah Hodson-Jeffery
Contact Email
hannah.hodson-jeffery@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030258796

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARA CONSULTING

Further Information

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