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Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in Effluent Samples

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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19 Jul 2022 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is currently conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in Effluent Samples." This initiative falls within the industry category of radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste services and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 8th September 2022. The contract period is set for approximately eight years, with a bid validity period ending on 1st November 2022. The analysis will support regulatory compliance for nuclear licensed sites under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in environmental monitoring, particularly those with expertise in radioactive waste management and analysis. Businesses that offer services in sampling, analytical testing, and regulatory compliance within the nuclear sector would be well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of two optional years for contract extension also indicates potential for long-term engagement in this critical field, allowing participating firms to establish a foothold in public sector procurement while contributing to environmental protection efforts.

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Notice Title

Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in Effluent Samples

Notice Description

In support of its regulatory role under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR 16), the Environment Agency carries out a programme of independent analysis of radioactive effluents from industrial premises (mainly nuclear licensed sites) in England and Wales. The programme is mainly focused on liquid effluent discharges, although there is a smaller amount of work associated with gaseous effluent discharges. This programme is managed by the Environment Agency's Reactor Assessment and Radiological Monitoring Team and the results are used in comparison with Operator data to ensure analytical standards are maintained. The overall objective of the Independent Effluent Monitoring Programme is as follows: To provide assurance, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the major discharges of liquid radioactive effluent to inland and coastal waters and sewers, which are declared by operators, are a true measure of the actual discharges within the 95% confidence limits of the sampling and analytical error. Nuclear sites which are authorised by the Environment Agency under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR 16) to discharge radioactive effluents (liquids and gaseous) are subject to requirements to carry out their own programme of self-monitoring as stipulated by the Environment Agency under the terms of their permit In order to provide assurances that operator self-monitoring arrangements are satisfactory, the Environment Agency carries out (via Contractors) a certain amount of independent check monitoring. The Independent Effluent Monitoring Programme includes a schedule of effluent samples and analyses/determinands for each nuclear site. These schedules match with (or are a sub-set of) the sampling/analytical schedules carried out by the operator as part of their self-monitoring programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall objective of the Independent Effluent Monitoring Programme is as follows: To provide assurance, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the major discharges of liquid radioactive effluent to inland and coastal waters and sewers, which are declared by operators, are a true measure of the actual discharges within the 95% confidence limits of the sampling and analytical error. Nuclear sites which are authorised by the Environment Agency under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR 16) to discharge radioactive effluents (liquids and gaseous) are subject to requirements to carry out their own programme of self-monitoring as stipulated by the Environment Agency under the terms of their permit In order to provide assurances that operator self-monitoring arrangements are satisfactory, the Environment Agency carries out (via Contractors) a certain amount of independent check monitoring.

Options: 2 2 option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03534e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019622-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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