--- title: "Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Groundwater Directive" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2021-01-06" --- # Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Groundwater Directive Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7069055-482b-426b-baa7-1108d2db3f09.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Assessment of substances as Hazardous/Non-hazardous under the Groundwater Directive." This project falls under the research services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 8th January 2021, with documents due by 17:00. The contract is set to commence on 18th January 2021 and run until 31st March 2021, with a total value of £50,000, and a minimum value of £20,000. This procurement follows an open procedure format, which is applicable below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental sciences and hazardous materials assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate given their suitability for this project. With the growing focus on environmental regulations and standards, businesses that offer innovative assessment methodologies or data analysis capabilities could benefit greatly from this contract, potentially leading to further contracts in related fields. ## Notice The project involves the collation of data on the persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity of a range of chemicals as required by the JAGDAG methodology for the determination of substances as Hazardous under the Groundwater Directive. The data will be considered agains the criteria outlined in the methodology in order to determine whether a substance would meet the criteria for hazardous. The data collated will be recorded in the templates provided. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to tilele.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on January 8th 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37d80e8-0c9c-411d-8c58-66ff342d3974 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 6 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | PE26 4NE | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2021 at 09:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37d80e8-0c9c-411d-8c58-66ff342d3974 - 5 Jan 2021 at 16:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37d80e8-0c9c-411d-8c58-66ff342d3974 - 21 Dec 2020 at 10:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37d80e8-0c9c-411d-8c58-66ff342d3974 - 18 Dec 2020 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37d80e8-0c9c-411d-8c58-66ff342d3974 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37d80e8-0c9c-411d-8c58-66ff342d3974 6th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/416a2f26-8ebe-4475-8a1f-5b1599396bfc Request for quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f3e26c6-8fd7-4ca1-87f2-f4ac91f5e50b Substance assessment tempalte - https://wfduk.org/stakeholders/methodology-determination-hazardous-substances-2014-16 2017 01 16 JAGDAG methodology FINAL.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b27dd870-95a1-4289-91ed-15b0de475c98 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23479dd8-fdda-451f-8b6d-eadfaccd18d2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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