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title: "Environment Agency: Identifying and prioritising the hazards from groundwater activities"
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# Environment Agency: Identifying and prioritising the hazards from groundwater activities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b37768e-8250-4c84-9133-dce0ca8d03c3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently conducting a procurement process for a project titled "Environment Agency: Identifying and prioritising the hazards from groundwater activities." This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is based in Wallingford, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure and is aimed at developing a method document to assist sectors involved in permitted groundwater activities. The deadline for submission of responses is 13:00 on 23rd October 2019, with the contract intended to start on 4th November 2019 and run until 28th March 2020. The contract value is set at £30,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and risk assessment, particularly those focused on groundwater issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in developing methodologies or conducting evaluations of environmental hazards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance a business's profile within the public sector and pave the way for future projects in the environmental services arena.

## Notice

To develop a method document that can be used by all sectors that carry out permitted groundwater activities to characterise and prioritise the physical, biological and chemical hazards that could be present in their discharge. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation. Email your response to danielle.ashton@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 13.00 on October 23rd October 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd91bb29-7404-4052-bc38-88d0c826a321 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 28 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2019 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd91bb29-7404-4052-bc38-88d0c826a321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd91bb29-7404-4052-bc38-88d0c826a321
  4th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ee91f3e-fbf9-421a-876c-e190bd18d605
  Invitation to quote. Incl. evaluation criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c96f8d85-1538-4caf-8444-af3876cd6a09
  Hazards from landspreading wastes Methodology for Rapid Evidence Assessment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eabbb3a2-a158-47a4-b886-7cb061252361
  Pricing schedule

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