--- title: "Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2024-10-03" --- # Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27ed17c3-4341-4d44-b1fd-bb78d1d23f42.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process titled "Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of TULAC." This tender is situated within the research laboratory services industry and involves the analysis of PFAS concentrations in consumer products, specifically Textiles, Upholstery, Leather Apparel, and Carpets (TULAC), across various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The engagement end date is set for 11th October 2024, with an anticipated start of sample analysis in December 2024 and completion by the end of February 2025. Interested parties should respond by 12:30 on 11th October 2024. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for laboratories specialising in chemical analysis, particularly those with expertise in PFAS detection methods such as the Total Oxidisable Precursor (TOP) assay or Total Hydrolysable Precursor (THP) assay. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Undertaking this project will allow businesses to contribute to significant environmental research efforts in Great Britain and enhance their portfolio in regulatory chemical analysis services. ## Notice Use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer uses of Textiles, Upholstery, Leather Apparel and Carpets (TULAC) Following the publication of the UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) Regulatory Management Options Analysis (RMOA) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (HSE, 2023), the Environment Agency (EA) are considering whether to propose restrictions on the use of certain PFAS-containing products. To help guide this decision, it would be useful to have more knowledge about PFAS exposure specific to GB. Among the consumer product categories in GB, Textiles, Upholstery, Leather, Apparel, and Carpets (TULAC) has one of the highest estimated potential emissions as well as the possibility of direct human exposure. The EA are looking for a laboratory to analyse approximately 50 TULAC samples for PFAS concentrations using an appropriate method. Due to uncertainty over the range of PFAS that may be present, a total PFAS analysis such as the Total Oxidisable Precursor (TOP) assay or Total Hydrolysable Precursor (THP) assay should be used with characterisation of the extract. The EA will also consider alternative PFAS extraction / analysis methods that the laboratory considers suitable or beneficial for the matrices being tested. We anticipate that TULAC samples would be sent to the laboratory in December 2024, with analysis to be complete by the end of February 2025. The objective is to generate information on PFAS concentrations in a variety of pertinent product categories available on the GB market, particularly those that haven't been thoroughly examined before. Please respond by 12:30 on 11th October 2024 to the email address below with your Expression of Interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c70264-6019-40d3-8a33-ccd26c2d1923 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Thames | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2024 at 13:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c70264-6019-40d3-8a33-ccd26c2d1923 - 3 Oct 2024 at 13:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a25f41-1dcd-48fe-b1d9-2e6e1aba6465 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c70264-6019-40d3-8a33-ccd26c2d1923 3rd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a25f41-1dcd-48fe-b1d9-2e6e1aba6465 3rd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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