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Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS 2025 Retender)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 17:07

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS 2025 Retender). The process was carried out using an open procedure, primarily targeting the services category, specifically under "Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services". The procurement was completed as of 2nd October 2025, with the contract being awarded on 31st August 2025 and active until 31st August 2026, with possible extensions until 2029. The Environment Agency, functioning as the procuring entity, facilitated the tender aimed at enhancing the environmental operations in England. The procurement follows the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in environmental services and toxicology advisory roles. The Water Research Centre, already a supplier, signifies that large-scale organisations with existing capabilities in handling complex environmental enquiries would be well-suited. Opportunities exist for SMEs and VCSEs, as outlined in the suitability criteria, to engage through extension options. With a gross contract value of £24,362.40, businesses can optimise their services portfolio in environmental consultation, leveraging the expertise required to address intricate inquiries on environmental substances.

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Notice Title

Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS 2025 Retender)

Notice Description

Procurement of: Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS 2025 Retender).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Extension

Renewal: 3 x 1 year Extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055451
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061933-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,302 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

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