Tender

Developing an Approach to Groundwater Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment for PFAS

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a central government public authority located in London, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Developing an Approach to Groundwater Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment for PFAS". The procurement falls under the service category of research consultancy services. It involves conducting a Rapid Evidence Assessment to develop guidance on how to undertake detailed quantitative risk assessments for PFAS contaminated groundwater. The value of the contract is set at £60,000, with a submission deadline for quotations on 3rd October 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 20th October 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is open competition, which is below the threshold, and requires quotations to be submitted in response to a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in chemical assessments and risk modelling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project particularly attractive, given the emphasis on research and data analysis for emergent environmental contaminants. Companies experienced in dealing with synthetically fluorinated chemicals, such as PFAS, and possessing the capability to provide robust, physio-chemical data assessments and modelling software inputs will be well-positioned to thrive in this project, potentially aiding in significant business growth within the environmental consultancy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing an Approach to Groundwater Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment for PFAS

Notice Description

This project will commission a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) of published literature to identify evidence-backed robust physio-chemical data sources for 20 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that could be used as inputs into a groundwater detailed quantitative risk assessment (DQRA) modelling software (e.g. ConSim and RTM). PFAS are a broad group of synthetic fluorinated chemicals which are persistent in the environment. Some are bio-accumulative and toxic, and/or highly mobile. PFAS are used in a wide variety of consumer products and industrial applications because of their unique chemical and physical properties, including oil, water and stain repellence, temperature and chemical resistance, and surfactant properties. Due to their widespread historical and current use, PFAS are prevalent within the water environment because of the direct and indirect pathways into groundwater and surface water from various applications and activities. The need for a consistent approach to assessing the risk of PFAS compounds to groundwater receptors is growing substantially due to increasing year on year attention to PFAS as an emerging contaminant, from the public, media, regulators, and industry. It is becoming more vital that we, as regulators, and industry, are able to understand the risks associated with PFAS, and can provide robust and consistent regulation in this emerging field. Alongside the REA, there is a requirement to produce a summary table of the required physio-chemical parameters, the data sources, and the justification for the inclusion of the data for the 20 PFAS. This REA and data summary table will be used to develop guidance on how to undertake a DQRA for PFAS contaminated groundwater.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060554-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.mcanaw@environment-agency.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

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