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.

Tender

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

DEFRA

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th October 2024 13:31:37 PM

Tender Deadline

18th November 2024 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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."
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-dee8dad1-2d4f-434d-9cb8-8b8202b551c3

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73200000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

DEFRA

Buyer Name

Defra

Buyer Email

dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

03459335577

Buyer Address

17 Smith Square

London

SW1P 3JR

GB

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

DEFRA

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