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title: "Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS)"
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# Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS)

Buyer: EA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3d2d3fb-538a-4079-8b56-5b86d09344d1

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## Summary

The Environmental Agency (EA) is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS), a contract aimed at providing 24/7 technical support for staff inquiries related to the effects and sources of chemicals in the environment. This contract falls under the industry category of radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services, and spans a wide geographic area, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories. Interested parties must express their interest by 17:00 on 14 March 2025, with the engagement end date scheduled for the same day.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering round-the-clock support, particularly those with expertise in chemistry or toxicology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, given their suitability indicated by the EA. The service required includes managing pollution incidents, supporting operational activities, and potentially providing expert witness statements for prosecutions. Businesses that can provide robust out-of-hours support are well-suited to compete for this contract, which could help them expand their services in the environmental health sector.

## Notice

Defra is looking to better understand the market capacity and appetite to participate in procuring 24/7 technical support to enquiries from staff across the Environment Agency. Most enquiries relate to the fate and effects of chemicals on environmental receptors and human health, as well as potential sources of chemicals in the environment. Operational staff in particular use the service on a day-to-day basis, to support input to work areas such as (but not restricted to): * Pollution incident management * Planned activities such as discharge consenting, permitting, etc. * Prosecutions (e.g. expert witness statements) Although most enquiries are dealt with in-house, it is important to be able to access external support during out of hours incidents or when Environment Agency staff are unable to respond. Enquirers usually have a technical background; however, they are not usually experts in chemistry or toxicology, therefore the supplier is required to provide 24/7 assistance. If you can provide this service (the ability to provide out of hours support is vital), please register an expression of your interest to angus.fairney-broomfield@defra.gov.uk. Please note this is a voluntary process that can provide data for supporting approvals of routes to market. Presently, specification is being refreshed and further details with be available at the tender stage. The deadline to register an expression of your interest is 17:00 on 14/03/2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f2d3c8-1f16-4332-9755-6a757ee031f5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f2d3c8-1f16-4332-9755-6a757ee031f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f2d3c8-1f16-4332-9755-6a757ee031f5
  21st February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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