--- title: "Environment Agency - Methods for sampling and analysis of methane in groundwater" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "D E F R A" published: "2019-12-18" --- # Environment Agency - Methods for sampling and analysis of methane in groundwater Buyer: D E F R A Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a5c9aa8-bb96-4888-844a-ce723e156b94.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency (D E F R A) is conducting an open tender for a project titled "Methods for sampling and analysis of methane in groundwater." This research initiative aims to address the inconsistencies in methane concentration measurement techniques in groundwater. The tender is classified under research services (CPV code: 73110000) and has a budget of £20,000. Interested bidders must submit their tenders by 17:00 on 10th January 2020, with the contract period commencing on 15th January 2020 and running until 31st March 2020. The services are sought for various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research and consultancy sectors that specialise in environmental monitoring, especially regarding groundwater analysis and methane measurement techniques. Companies with expertise in research services may find this project aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to improved environmental monitoring practices and regulatory assurance. ## Notice A project to understand the reasons for large variability in methane concentration measurements in groundwater apparently resulting from different sampling and analysis techniques. It will identify best practices towards obtaining consistent and comparable measurements of methane in groundwater. This will help to improve methane monitoring in groundwater around OOG activities, improving confidence in comparisons of baseline/operations monitoring undertaken by different practitioners and therefore the effectiveness of environmental monitoring and associated regulation. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to sian.loveless@environment-agency.gov.uk and jon.barrett@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on January 10th 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade4913d-8aa3-4949-adb0-a14147dc7a98 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | D E F R A | | Locality | WALLINGFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX10 8BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh | | Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2019 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade4913d-8aa3-4949-adb0-a14147dc7a98 - 17 Dec 2019 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade4913d-8aa3-4949-adb0-a14147dc7a98 - 13 Dec 2019 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade4913d-8aa3-4949-adb0-a14147dc7a98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade4913d-8aa3-4949-adb0-a14147dc7a98 18th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b02b0936-7ebf-4cae-b670-2d31fb32699e Invitation to quote letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30ccbe8b-21ac-40de-baeb-ac76434cbd39 Terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cce80c2-3ee0-4153-ae94-0643af62e0b5 Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a27fcbab-4918-41ec-9901-9f3d0f937f15 Invitation to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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