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title: "RDE 243 - Development of Environmental Assessment Levels for Substances Emitted"
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# RDE 243 - Development of Environmental Assessment Levels for Substances Emitted

Buyer: EA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b4832b4-aa24-4d6b-80ff-0fb70e5071da

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## Summary

The Environment Agency (EA) has recently awarded a contract for the development of Environmental Assessment Levels for Substances Emitted. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on the 11th of March 2023, and the contract period spans from the 15th of March 2023 to the 30th of June 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in environmental assessments. The contract awarded by the EA indicates a focus on assessing permit applications and ensuring public safety concerning chemical emissions. Companies with expertise in scientific research and environmental risk mitigation are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Amine-based systems used in PCC release small quantities of spent solvent and their transformation products to air under normal operating conditions. These chemical emissions are an important consideration in the application for an environmental permit, and the EA relies on EALs to identify and mitigate potential operational risks through the permitting process. Operators are required to review the scientific evidence on adverse health effects of their potential atmospheric emissions, based on suitable EALs. In order to support industry in this task, the EA has recently published air-based EALs for two amines linked to PCC technologies, monoethanolamine (MEA) and Nnitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The EALs were derived using our updated methodology, Page 5 of 16 Version 2.0 LIT 58468 in accordance with advice from the UK Public Health Security Agency (UKHSA) (formerly Public Health England) (see link in Section 5.2 below). However, it is recognized that many other amine-based solvents, and their breakdown products, could be used by PCC technologies, and these also require assessment and EAL development. This additional work will allow the EA to assess permit applications and ensure public safety. This contract was awarded by EA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd2d75-2d45-425c-a7cd-93208794ffa8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,965 |
| 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 | EA |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd2d75-2d45-425c-a7cd-93208794ffa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd2d75-2d45-425c-a7cd-93208794ffa8
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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