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title: "Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) Phase 2 study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60585b1c-c400-4450-aaab-40f1206a65bb"
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# Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) Phase 2 study

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60585b1c-c400-4450-aaab-40f1206a65bb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has initiated a tender titled "Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) Phase 2 study". This project falls under the services category, specifically research services related to drinking water. The tender, published on 13th March 2023, aims to further understand the occurrence of OPFRs in drinking water sources and establish concentrations in abstracted and treated waters. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on 14th April 2023 and a contract period starting from 22nd May 2023 to 31st January 2025. The procurement is suited for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender on Organophosphorus Flame Retardants presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in research services and water treatment. Companies specialising in environmental research, water quality testing, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The project's focus on understanding the risk to drinking water quality implies a need for innovative solutions and expertise in the field of chemical analysis and water treatment. Businesses with a track record in similar projects and a commitment to sustainable practices would be competitive in this tender process.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to further understand the likelihood of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) occurring in drinking water sources and to establish possible concentrations in abstracted and treated waters. This project will build on learning from report ED16024 Organophosphorous Flame Retardants - Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales published in 2022 by addressing identified knowledge gaps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfff5db8-7291-4f14-ac46-ed587eb9b0a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 41110000 - Drinking water
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfff5db8-7291-4f14-ac46-ed587eb9b0a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfff5db8-7291-4f14-ac46-ed587eb9b0a2
  13th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0085e9a-80b7-4dd1-92e3-1f5687448ef1
  DgC_Bidder_Pack_Core_Requirements_Below_Threshold
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9a20520-73e0-419b-8e9a-f5fd33711fb9
  DgC_Bidder_Pack_Proc_Spec_Below_Threshold Part 2

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