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title: "Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016"
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# Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f67c3ab-7c1e-46fd-986d-8cf9c320d6ee

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016." The project falls under the research services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The current status of the procurement is complete, with the tender period having ended on 26th November 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £39,635, commenced on 8th December 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and development consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in chemical assessment, environmental permitting, and similar research methodologies would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. By participating in such tenders, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also contribute to essential environmental regulatory work in the UK.

## Notice

The project involves the collation of data on the persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity of a range of chemicals as required by the JAGDAG methodology for the determination of substances as hazardous for the purposes of the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The data will be considered against the criteria outlined in the methodology in order to determine whether a substance would meet the criteria for hazardous. The data collated will be recorded in the templates provided. Additional information: To apply for project 'Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016' reference ENVWLB00370R, please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to heidi.bignell@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on November 26th 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51969df8-7f4a-46c3-bb04-4515c3e63239 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,635 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51969df8-7f4a-46c3-bb04-4515c3e63239
- 12 Nov 2021 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001908bd-e5f6-47d9-8e7c-7e7bafeff860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51969df8-7f4a-46c3-bb04-4515c3e63239
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001908bd-e5f6-47d9-8e7c-7e7bafeff860
  12th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0088eb85-6c41-456b-b5e2-cd6f420da582
  Email your response and/or questions to heidi.bignell@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on November 26th 2021.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6420204f-66ba-4a08-af69-e14574355841
  Substance Assessment Template (Blank)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/35dd7ab7-7d42-4944-a065-2e5427b3420e

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