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PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Work Package 2-4

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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30 Nov 2022 at 10:09

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08 Aug 2022 at 07:14

Tender

14 Jul 2022 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed the PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 – Work Package 2-4 tender process. The procurement aimed to source services contracts for three work packages: Development of Best Practice Guidance, Detailed Assessment of Potential PFAS Problem Sites, and Economic Appraisal. Jacobs UK Ltd and WSP Limited are active suppliers for the awarded contracts, providing technical services in response to escalating regulatory concerns about PFAS contamination in the UK.

This public procurement opportunity, focused on technical services, offers business growth potential for consulting firms and environmental specialists. Companies well-versed in developing regulatory guidance, conducting site assessments, and providing economic appraisals are best-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure method allows for fair competition and participation in tackling the environmental challenges posed by PFAS contaminants, supporting innovative solutions and partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Title

PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Work Package 2-4

Notice Description

The overarching PFAS Risk Screening Project, now in its fourth phase, aims to assess and tackle the risks arising from a group of "forever chemicals" which are contaminating soil, groundwater and surface waters and pose a risk to human health. Increasing awareness of the widespread presence of PFAS in environmental media has heightened regulatory concerns about their potential risks to human health and the environment. A recent evidence review by the EA has identified large data gaps in relation to the uses, sources, and mass emissions of PFAS in the UK. This report recommends further research and investigative work to evaluate the sources, both current and legacy, that are contributing to the widespread nature of this family of contaminants. This objective of this procurement is to source up to three services contracts with a consultant(s) who can deliver the following Work Packages: WP2 - Lot 1. Development of Best Practice Guidance WP3 - Lot 2. Detailed Assessment of Potential PFAS Problem Sites: o In-depth desk studies of x10 highlighted problem sites o Site investigation of x1 prioritised site (Grosvenor Chemicals) WP4 - Lot 3. Economic Appraisal

Lot Information

WP2 - Lot 1. Development of Best Practice Guidance

The primary objective is to develop a reference guide aimed at those involved in the regulation of sites of concern due to the impact, or potential impact, from PFAS and associated chemicals. Staff can refer to the guide when faced with sites highlighted under voluntary schemes, regulatory regimes, or pollution incidents. The guide will provide background to the problem, the nature and characteristics of these chemicals, and the tailored approach necessary to best assess the risk, apply regulatory controls and ultimately implement mitigation measures (if necessary). The step-by-step guide will adopt the classic land contamination evaluation approach, indicating how at each stage of site assessment the site evaluation strategy should be conducted when considering contaminants of this nature.

WP3 - Lot 2. Detailed Assessment of Potential PFAS Problem Sites

This work package includes two separate but linked activities which are to be combined under a single Lot. The first component relates to delivering a series of desk studies for sites of concern. The second involves progressing one of these desk studies, where historic evidence has already led to formal site determination and designation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, into an intrusive site investigation.

Economic Appraisal

The objective is to build on the outputs of Phase 3 which, using the results generated by the GIS model, aimed to categorise and quantify the number of potential problem PFAS sites across England. To assess the recommendations from this Phase 3 task, and develop an approach and ultimately deliver a report, detailing the nature of the PFAS problem across the Country together will a mechanism for deriving costs to highlight the financial scale and burden of the problem.

Economic Appraisal

To build on the outputs of Phase 3 which, using the results generated by the GIS model, aimed to categorise and quantify the number of potential problem PFAS sites across England. To assess the recommendations from this Phase 3 task, and develop an approach and ultimately deliver a report, detailing the nature of the PFAS problem across the Country together will a mechanism for deriving costs to highlight the financial scale and burden of the problem.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033884-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,169,735 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Leonie Cormac
Contact Email
leonie.cormac@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

JACOBS

WSP

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