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Final effluent spot sampling vs continuous monitoring

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Oct 2024 at 11:36

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07 Aug 2024 at 12:38

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05 Aug 2024 at 09:33

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22 Jul 2024 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Final effluent spot sampling vs continuous monitoring" under the industry category of research consultancy services. The awarded contract, valued at £29,712.5, was issued to Atkins, an SME and VCSE based in Bristol, with the contract period running from 30 September 2024 to 30 December 2024. The project is set in the United Kingdom and aims to conduct an evidence-gathering desk exercise including statistical analysis, with the findings to be summarised in a technical report. The procurement followed an open procedure (below threshold) and was initially published on 22 July 2024, with the tender period closing on 23 August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services who have experience in environmental monitoring and statistical analysis. SMEs or VCSEs that can provide innovative solutions and have the capability to conduct detailed literature reviews, policy analyses, and technical documentation are particularly well-suited for this project. The focus on understanding differences between sampling methods presents an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the environmental consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Final effluent spot sampling vs continuous monitoring

Notice Description

Final effluent spot sampling versus continuous monitoring. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, sampling data, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, policy documents, operational documents, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent Operator Self Monitoring and continuous monitoring, research and development, video/webinar presentations. Some statistical analysis will be essential to understand the differences between the two sampling methods. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report. Sample data, graphs and statistical analysis will be included within the report. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: Question: Does the EA have any data sets for comparing continuous versus spot samples? Answer: The EA has spot sampling via OSM from the Water Companies, but continuous data would need to be sourced from the Water Companies. This data can be documented as anonymous if needed. Question: The bid document does not discuss working with European partners. This is then introduced as a specific question in the detailed evaluation questionnaire. Is this left over from a previous document, or are the EA expecting that European experience in this area be included with direct involvement of partners? Answer: Sorry it was left over from a previous document. Thank you for making us aware. No European experience is needed for this project. Question: The bid document requests quantifying risks and opportunities. What is the EA looking for as regards quantification? Answer: The risks of using spot sampling, continuous monitoring and potentially using both together. The same for opportunities. What are the risks of only using spot sampling for example. What are the opportunities of using continuous monitoring? How this is quantified is left open for the consultant to decide. NB: Additional questions added to attachments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec041326-6046-4aca-9335-40a203e62207
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eafade3-fa91-4aa8-9b67-d1d0f3527dbf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 30 Dec 2024 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO20 2AG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
North Mundham & Tangmere
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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