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title: "Freshwater radiological model"
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# Freshwater radiological model

Buyer: FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae5e27ae-e576-4d24-83ba-8084f3093de6

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting tenders for the project titled "Freshwater radiological model" within the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. This project aims to assist FSA radiological risk assessors in providing food safety risk assessments for premises discharging radionuclides into aquatic freshwater environments. The tender process is currently active, and interested parties must apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the deadline of 10 October 2024. The contract is set to commence on 10 November 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure for contracts below the threshold, with a project value of £40,000. The project is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), covering locations that include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those focused on radiological risk assessments and environmental safety. The open procurement process ensures fair competition, enabling SMEs and VCSEs to participate effectively. Companies with expertise in environmental impact analysis, nuclear safety, and aquatic ecosystem management will find this project highly relevant. Given the requirement for detailed assessments to inform regulatory approvals, businesses skilled in research and development services related to food safety and environmental risk will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth and innovation.

## Notice

The ultimate purpose of this project is to enable FSA radiological risk assessors to provide food safety risk assessments to inform decisions by FSA and Environment Agency risk managers on whether to approve permit applications for premises such as hospitals, research facilities, new nuclear new builds including SMR's and waste disposal sites which discharge radionuclides into the aquatic freshwater environment. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65885ae1-6cb3-438b-b829-e72371b4c557 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65885ae1-6cb3-438b-b829-e72371b4c557

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65885ae1-6cb3-438b-b829-e72371b4c557
  10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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