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title: "Scoping the uncertainty in screening for bioaccumulation potential of substances for which octanol is not a reasonable simple surrogate for partitioning; including an assessment of alternative surrogates and toxicokinetic methods"
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# Scoping the uncertainty in screening for bioaccumulation potential of substances for which octanol is not a reasonable simple surrogate for partitioning; including an assessment of alternative surrogates and toxicokinetic methods

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33d2a5ee-3809-405d-9c51-e5deba844b91

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has recently awarded a contract titled "Scoping the uncertainty in screening for bioaccumulation potential of substances" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage was an Award with a contract value of £45,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on September 10, 2023, and end on February 24, 2024. This opportunity was a limited procurement method using competitive quotation below threshold. The location for delivery is in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in innovative projects related to bioaccumulation screening. Businesses with expertise in holistic assessment of bioaccumulation potential and regulatory compliance for chemicals could be well-suited to compete. As the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is the buyer, interested suppliers can benefit from contributing to regulatory tools supporting UK REACH chemical registration requirements.

## Notice

Suppliers to review all information on the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and to complete and return the following information: completed Commercial Response template, separate response submission for each technical question (in accordance with the response instructions found in "Evaluation Methodology" section of RFQ), completed Mandatory Requirements (Annex 1 of RFQ), completed Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Annex 2 of RFQ). Additional information: "Evidence of bioaccumulation in field monitoring and regulatory testing indicates that existing guidelines to screen for bioaccumulation may not capture all organic chemicals that bioaccumulate. This project aims to: 1. identify new methods that could be used to screen for bioaccumulation in a more holistic and comprehensive manner; and 2. evaluate whether these are fit for purpose as regulatory tools in support of UK REACH chemical registration requirements."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aabbcd-8668-4f02-9829-700be97c82b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2023 - 24 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 4WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC ARNOT RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aabbcd-8668-4f02-9829-700be97c82b3
- 8 Aug 2023 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa4b1fed-6a3d-432e-9e7e-370dff03323b
- 8 Aug 2023 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa4b1fed-6a3d-432e-9e7e-370dff03323b
- 7 Aug 2023 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa4b1fed-6a3d-432e-9e7e-370dff03323b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51aabbcd-8668-4f02-9829-700be97c82b3
  18th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa4b1fed-6a3d-432e-9e7e-370dff03323b
  8th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3358e4a0-d2f9-4e7f-a7f2-0f03a1183633
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df5837cb-f04f-4606-af07-1b3fbcb8f5f8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de6364ff-4637-49dd-bcc9-3d2c89836099
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f271324a-6070-45ff-b7df-e7d9b4a3b490
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a7933404-dda0-4b59-a1c0-2e0919e318f3

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