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title: "Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (Phase 2 study)"
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# Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (Phase 2 study)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bde0cc3-d3f2-4e18-8e70-e62c66c1d530

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## Summary

The DEFRA organisation has awarded a contract for the project titled "Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (Phase 2 study)" to Ricardo-AEA Ltd. The project falls under the research and experimental development services category with a specific focus on drinking water. The procurement process was completed, with a contract value of £175,990. The tender was open, following an open procedure below the threshold. The contract period starts on June 12, 2023, and ends on February 28, 2025. The tender period ended on April 17, 2023, and the contract is based in London, SW1P 3JR.

This awarded contract by DEFRA offers business growth opportunities, especially for companies operating in the research and experimental development services sector, specifically related to drinking water. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to further understand the occurrence of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) in drinking water sources, creating opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and water quality management. The contract provides a chance to contribute to addressing knowledge gaps identified in a previous report related to OPFRs in drinking water.

## 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/6ea00a52-d51a-4895-885e-3df0382246ab |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,990 |
| 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 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 41110000 - Drinking water
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea00a52-d51a-4895-885e-3df0382246ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea00a52-d51a-4895-885e-3df0382246ab
  17th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/325ce3bf-7999-4420-8136-0146a3089a05
  C16236 - Conditions of Contract - Final_Redacted version 1_Redacted

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