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title: "Review of the Technically Achievable Limits (TAL) for Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Ammonia"
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# Review of the Technically Achievable Limits (TAL) for Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Ammonia

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-215ee9fb-d7d1-4e71-a2f2-8c484a8b74c3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is inviting tenders for the project titled "Review of the Technically Achievable Limits (TAL) for Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Ammonia" in the services category. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The deadline for tenders is January 3rd, 2023, with a contract period starting on January 15th, 2023, and ending on March 31st, 2023. The project aims to review the established limits for ammonia and BOD in treated wastewater discharges.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy services sector to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement. The project offers a contract value of £15,000 in GBP, with the potential for business growth through participation in the review of industry standards for wastewater discharge control.

## Notice

Regulation of treated wastewater discharges by the water industry is underpinned by control of ammonia and BOD via limits in Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) Water Discharge Activity Permits. We have established an industry standard or technologically achievable limit (TAL) for these two parameters that we would not set a permit limit below. However, these TAL limits were established more than a decade ago and it is appropriate to review them at regular intervals. This project is to carry out these reviews. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation and associated documents. Email your response to richard.bourne@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 09:00 on January 3rd 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f369ec-547c-4f4f-9a52-b5b54dde0546 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2022 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f369ec-547c-4f4f-9a52-b5b54dde0546
- 9 Dec 2022 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f369ec-547c-4f4f-9a52-b5b54dde0546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f369ec-547c-4f4f-9a52-b5b54dde0546
  20th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd6eaf56-5701-4727-bca0-ea909772c3c2

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