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title: "Draft Scientific Paper - Comparability of data (Bioaccumulation in Fish)"
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# Draft Scientific Paper - Comparability of data (Bioaccumulation in Fish)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dbd5052-df68-4e3e-9b5f-289d4ba02bb8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, with a tender titled "Draft Scientific Paper - Comparability of data (Bioaccumulation in Fish)." This project falls under the research services industry category and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 30th October 2019. The awarded contract has a total value of £18,290 and spans from 1st December 2019 to 15th March 2020, using a direct procurement method through a single tender action, as it is below the applicable threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the research services sector, to collaborate with the Defra Network. Firms that specialise in environmental research and possess expertise in assessing test methods related to bioaccumulation would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the field, fostering growth and development in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The primary aim of this project is assess the comparability of data generated from lower tier test methods with data generated by GD305 to progress our knowledge of their effectiveness in waiving GD305. This will be delivered as a draft scientific paper to be submitted to an appropriate peer reviewed journal. A post-doctoral research scientist will be assigned this work and required to support Defra in developing the WPMN project proposal. The objectives of the project are: - To provide technical support to Defra in writing a project proposal for the OECD WPMN - To gather information on available lower tier test methods relevant to waiving GD305. - To assess correlations between lower tier tests and GD305.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3463cc69-d59a-4b0d-93cc-b857037fc110 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 15 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,290 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3463cc69-d59a-4b0d-93cc-b857037fc110

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3463cc69-d59a-4b0d-93cc-b857037fc110
  30th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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