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title: "Persistent Mobile and Toxic Substances-Phase 2- Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales"
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# Persistent Mobile and Toxic Substances-Phase 2- Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d63c678-ed41-4ab9-983a-ed9612747264

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Persistent Mobile and Toxic Substances-Phase 2- Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the industry category of drinking water and related research services, with a total contract value of £138,181.75. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 20th October 2021. The project is located in England and is aimed at understanding potential risks to drinking water from persistent mobile and toxic substances. The contract period is set to start from 1st December 2021 and will end on 31st January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses to engage in crucial research and development services that address environmental and public health concerns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental consultancy, water safety, and toxicology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also contribute to vital initiatives enhancing drinking water safety in England and Wales.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to understand the risk that a range of persistent mobile and toxic (PMT) substances may pose should they reach drinking water in England and Wales and to inform the need for monitoring. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ce760f-26e9-49fa-ac7c-18c1094a5f96 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,181 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,181 |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 41110000 - Drinking water
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ce760f-26e9-49fa-ac7c-18c1094a5f96
- 8 Sep 2021 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c0fabb-612a-4999-b817-27fa8663b167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ce760f-26e9-49fa-ac7c-18c1094a5f96
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c0fabb-612a-4999-b817-27fa8663b167
  8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dccad2e-3edb-428a-b75a-da671a8c3f69
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