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title: "Environment Agency: Hazard characterisation for Perfluoroalkylated Substances (PFAS)"
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# Environment Agency: Hazard characterisation for Perfluoroalkylated Substances (PFAS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d380e26-b817-43d9-811d-97e1820b23ff

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has recently completed a tender process for the project titled "Environment Agency: Hazard characterisation for Perfluoroalkylated Substances (PFAS)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research consultancy services. The contract was published on 16th August 2021, with the tender period ending on 10th September 2021. The expected contract value is £40,000, and the contract period runs from 30th September 2021 to 31st January 2022. The invitation to quote required submissions to be sent to Ian Martin via email at ian.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in environmental consultancy and risk assessment. Businesses well-suited for this project may include those with expertise in toxicological research and environmental assessments, particularly those familiar with perfluoroalkyl substances. Engaging in such public procurement projects can foster growth and expand service offerings for these sectors, enhancing their profiles within a competitive market.

## Notice

Review available mammalian and human toxicological evidence for a wide range of PFAS including technical mixtures, examining in detail potential frameworks for a common hazard characterisation scheme and illustrating the implications of such schemes on the risk management of land contaminated with PFAS from different sources using UK data. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to ian.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on September 10th 2021 (extended from September 3rd). If you have any further questions about this tender then please e-mail ian.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8fb47a-1820-4b43-b256-4980a194612e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,882 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8fb47a-1820-4b43-b256-4980a194612e
- 25 Aug 2021 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033400e0-4564-4583-883f-81e621d892db
- 16 Aug 2021 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033400e0-4564-4583-883f-81e621d892db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8fb47a-1820-4b43-b256-4980a194612e
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/033400e0-4564-4583-883f-81e621d892db
  25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14139153-8f8a-4447-bef5-de6d85c4f4da
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1ca1c88-7945-4b34-aaa2-e28211910ffd
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9063c4af-0166-46ed-8945-52db8973f86d
  contract award letter

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