--- title: "Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-10-19" --- # Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e8938d0-5a50-47b5-82ad-887e2e70cabf.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the contract for the Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS), issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This opportunity falls within the environmental services industry and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Bristol. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period set to close on 11 November 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 December 2020 and will last until 30 November 2021. The procurement method is a competitive quotation under the limited procurement process. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in environmental consultancy and toxicology services. Companies capable of offering in-house technical support and maintaining resources for routine and emergency inquiries are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can provide out-of-hours support as part of the service delivery. This contract could be a vital stepping stone for businesses looking to expand their influence and capabilities within the environmental sector. ## Notice Background of Contract The Environment Agency (EA) has a statutory duty to protect the environment from pollution. In order to do this, staff across the Agency frequently require information and advice on chemicals and their effects on the environment. To meet this need, the Environmental Toxicology Advisory Services (ETAS) provides in house technical support to enquiries from staff across the Agency. Most enquiries relate to the fate and effects of chemicals on environmental receptors/human health as well as potential sources of chemicals in the environment. Requirement We are looking for a successful contractor who will establish and maintain the necessary resources and infrastructure to ensure the support service is available during office hours (i.e. 9am to 5pm), by phone or email, to respond to routine and emergency enquiries. As well as out-of-hours, 7 days a week, for emergency enquiries. This out-of-hours cover must be accessible by phone and email and is a key part of the service. If you are already providing this type of service or can do so and are interested in applying, please view the opportunity further on Bravo. Link in description. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a26635b-a230-4201-a308-3efa9ccce9ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2020 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a26635b-a230-4201-a308-3efa9ccce9ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a26635b-a230-4201-a308-3efa9ccce9ce 19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to e-tendering portal - Bravo ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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