Tender

Analysis of PFAS in TULAC

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Aug 2025 at 10:22

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 14:16

Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Analysis of PFAS in TULAC" was managed by the Environment Agency alongside the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in the United Kingdom. This tender, falling under the industry categories of research and environmental services, was intended to find a contractor to analyse PFAS in TULAC products. Located in London, the procurement process was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The tender process was active until 29th July 2025 but concluded without an award on 5th August 2025 after the sole bidder did not meet the required technical thresholds.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in chemical analysis and method development. Given the focus on analysing chemical content, companies with robust technical capabilities and innovative research methodologies are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged, as the procurement process acknowledges the potential contributions of these organisations in sectors concerning sustainability and comprehensive project management.

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Notice Title

Analysis of PFAS in TULAC

Notice Description

We are looking for a contractor to develop a robust and reliable approach to analyse TULAC products for PFAS, acting as the next step to bringing the results of the method(s) as close to the 'true' PFAS content within the TULAC sample as possible.

Planning Information

For further information, please contact jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk for the specification and market engagement questionnaire. All responses to the market engagement must be sent back to jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk by 01/07/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046042-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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