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title: "Environment Agency - SCCPs & MCCP's in fairy/ string light cables"
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# Environment Agency - SCCPs & MCCP's in fairy/ string light cables

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3626ebc6-8c01-4244-85bf-17ed80daf672

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently involved in the contracting process for a project titled "Environment Agency - SCCPs & MCCP's in fairy/ string light cables," which falls under the industry category of research laboratory services. This contract focuses on analyzing plastic cables used in fairy/string lighting for the presence of short-chain and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins. The procurement method employed is a direct tender under a single tender action, which was initiated on 30th September 2021. The contract period extends until 31st December 2021, and the project aims to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The official award of the contract occurred on 30th September 2021, with a total contract value of £15,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research laboratory services and environmental analysis to grow their business. Companies with expertise in monitoring hazardous substances and compliance analysis in line with EU regulations would particularly benefit from this contract. Engaging in such contract work not only enhances business portfolios but also aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility in procurement processes.

## Notice

This contract will conduct analysis of the plastic cables of fairy / string lighting for the presence of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and medium chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs). SCCPs are restricted under the EU POPs Regulation. The purpose of the analysis is to monitor compliance with the restriction. Headphones placed on the market in the UK (and wider EU) have recently been found by other countries to contain non-compliant levels of SCCPs. SCCPs are also a Priority Hazardous Substance under the Water Framework Directive. The plastic cables will also be analysed for MCCPs. In 2019, the REACH Substance Evaluation of MCCPs concluded they met the PBT and vPvB criteria. This conclusion will ultimately lead to the inclusion of MCCPs on the REACH Candidate List and a POP nomination to the UN Stockholm Convention. In the current climate of a circular economy where increased volumes of materials containing these materials are likely to be re-used, quantitative analysis would improve data that could be used in the risk management of these substances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7817896a-ac45-4e53-b5d7-3c472b28652d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | 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 | SGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7817896a-ac45-4e53-b5d7-3c472b28652d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7817896a-ac45-4e53-b5d7-3c472b28652d
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95e2550c-d70d-44c1-8906-a8485b8e0c5b
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