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title: "Effectiveness of Water Treatment Processes in the Removal of EDCs"
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# Effectiveness of Water Treatment Processes in the Removal of EDCs

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b13b184a-3cc0-46dc-9637-dd43f87e428e

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is preparing to initiate a tender for the project titled "Effectiveness of Water Treatment Processes in the Removal of EDCs". This project falls under the research services and surface water treatment services categories, aiming to assess the efficacy of different water treatment processes in eliminating endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the contract set to run from 20th July 2022 to 20th March 2024. A future notice regarding this tender will be communicated by 20th March 2024, and it encompasses delivery areas that include the United Kingdom and beyond, extending to locations such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, particularly those with expertise in water treatment processes and environmental analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in chemical analysis, water quality assessment, or similar fields are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this project could enable businesses to expand their portfolios, collaborate with governmental agencies, and contribute to critical environmental initiatives aimed at improving water safety and compliance with regulations regarding EDCs.

## Notice

Overview of Requirement The aim of this research project is to evaluate the efficacy of water treatment processes in the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) bisphenol-A (BPA), 17-beta-estradiol (E2) and nonylphenol (NP), in addition to EDCs from the camphors, parabens and phthalate ester groups of chemicals (as highlighted in Annexe 1). The efficacy of treatment processes for EDCs will be achieved through sampling and analysis of raw and partially treated water. Additional information: Tender is accessible via Bravo

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886a26a3-4065-471c-a25e-860b380f64b1 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 20 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90733400 - Surface water treatment services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 16:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886a26a3-4065-471c-a25e-860b380f64b1
- 22 Apr 2022 at 16:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886a26a3-4065-471c-a25e-860b380f64b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886a26a3-4065-471c-a25e-860b380f64b1
  22nd April 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Effectiveness of Water Treatment Processes in the Removal of EDCs

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