Tender

Prevalence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment and the effectivenes

DEFRA

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Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is initiating a tender focused on the research of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment, specifically its prevalence in drinking water catchments and the efficacy of current water treatment processes. This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 18th November 2024. The contract will commence on 3rd January 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2026. The project location is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, explicitly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring broad accessibility for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, water quality assessment, and consultancy services in the field of public health and water management. It offers prospects for growth by contributing to vital research that influences public safety and environmental policies. Organisations with expertise in handling organofluorine compounds and familiarity with the environmental implications of such substances will find this project highly relevant. These businesses can leverage their capabilities to impact regulatory frameworks, providing insights that could lead to enhanced water treatment solutions, benefiting both the public sector and wider community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prevalence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment and the effectivenes

Notice Description

Research aims - Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is an organofluorine compound. There is current discussion around its classification as a pesticide metabolite, or a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). For the purpose of this research project, TFA will not be classified and will be referenced as an organofluorine compound. This project will demonstrate the prevalence of TFA in the environment, focussing on risks in drinking water catchments. Furthermore, the study will provide a comparison between raw and treated water sources to give an indication on the effect of current water treatment processes on the removal or degradation of TFA and the potential risks of exposure to drinking water supplies. "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-dee8dad1-2d4f-434d-9cb8-8b8202b551c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd03630d-e8a2-4557-9ac7-a0ef51b43836
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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