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title: "PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Background Concentrations in Soil"
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# PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Background Concentrations in Soil

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c0cdae4-15e6-4bf9-af50-4085a4a41437

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## Summary

The British Geological Survey awarded a contract for the PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Background Concentrations in Soil to investigate background concentrations of PFAS chemicals within the soil environment. The contract was facilitated by Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, England. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th September 2022, with a contract period running from 14th September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This contracting opportunity offers potential for businesses in the geological and geophysical consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suited for participation. The project aims to create a comprehensive study of background concentrations in soils, providing growth opportunities for organisations involved in environmental research and mapping services. Businesses with expertise in soil sampling and geological consultancy would find this tender attractive for expanding their operations.

## Notice

This contract is for the British Geological Survey (BGS) to undertake and deliver a series of tasks that aim to investigate background concentrations of a family of PFAS chemicals within the soil environment. Whilst more information is becoming available on PFAS and related substances in the water environment (groundwater and surface water) there is still little information on background PFAS levels within soils. In order to assess the scale of the problem, to develop a countrywide picture, and to help evaluate risk, a comprehensive study of background concentrations is considered necessary. This will be conducted in collaboration with the BGS who can facilitate mapping, provide geological context and access to archived soil samples. It is anticipated that this task will include widespread soil sampling from a representative range of environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5dbec3-aaab-48e6-8ce4-265b028de885 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,600 |
| 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 | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5dbec3-aaab-48e6-8ce4-265b028de885

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5dbec3-aaab-48e6-8ce4-265b028de885
  15th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87c2b02a-0dcf-4890-ae12-b9a6324c9991
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