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title: "Development and performance testing of a multi PFAS method for drinking water"
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# Development and performance testing of a multi PFAS method for drinking water

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34ea932a-6b95-4f4c-8288-50e34bec6e89

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Development and performance testing of a multi PFAS method for drinking water" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, England. The contract falls under the research services category and has a total value of £69,016. The open procurement method was employed for this project, which is currently in the award stage. The contract period is from 22nd December 2020 to 22nd December 2021, and it originally closed for tender submissions on 20th November 2020. 

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and development, particularly those with expertise in water quality and PFAS testing methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in such tenders, given their suitability status. Engaging in this contract can bolster the capabilities of businesses in the water treatment field, allowing them to contribute to crucial public health initiatives.

## Notice

This proposed project will review existing methodologies for PFAS in drinking water, develop a multi PFAS method to include all the compounds listed in Annex III of the Directive (Annex 2 below). The method should be performance tested and reported in a format suitable for adoption as a blue book3 method. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6191d3c-2100-4390-a1cf-f5e62d41fb26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,016 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,016 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 16:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6191d3c-2100-4390-a1cf-f5e62d41fb26
- 15 Oct 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6191d3c-2100-4390-a1cf-f5e62d41fb26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6191d3c-2100-4390-a1cf-f5e62d41fb26
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a8c2ee2-aa7f-426c-89b0-4ef710f378b3
  n/a

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