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title: "Developing a Scoping Review for a Tiered Approach for Reliable Bioaccumulation"
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# Developing a Scoping Review for a Tiered Approach for Reliable Bioaccumulation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b651f29-f26f-4be9-bc99-9c330bec9872

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Developing a Scoping Review for a Tiered Approach for Reliable Bioaccumulation." This project falls within the research and development services sector and is located in London, England. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, and the tender period ended on 14 September 2020. The award for this contract, valued at £77,869, was confirmed on 12 November 2020, with the contract period set to run from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in bioaccumulation assessment of manufactured nanomaterials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project's aim to minimise reliance on higher-tier vertebrate tests. Companies involved in environmental sciences, research and development, and related consultancy services may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and establishing credibility in a crucial field.

## Notice

The primary aim of this project is to coordinate an OECD expert group to develop a scoping review document laid out above for a tiered approach for reliable bioaccumulation assessment of manufactured nanomaterials in environmental organisms, minimising use of higher tier vertebrate tests. 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/81aad9a5-ee0b-4fff-ba89-6eaf69f9820f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,869 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,869 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aad9a5-ee0b-4fff-ba89-6eaf69f9820f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aad9a5-ee0b-4fff-ba89-6eaf69f9820f
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63582f0-dafc-4f99-a7c6-7052e3732f1c
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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