--- title: "Ad hoc monitoring and Assessment of Radioactivity in the Environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-05-07" --- # Ad hoc monitoring and Assessment of Radioactivity in the Environment Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b903f6c3-e076-464d-b5a1-6b09a2b0d938.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is seeking contractors for its tender entitled "Ad hoc monitoring and Assessment of Radioactivity in the Environment". This procurement falls within the environmental monitoring services category and is aimed at organisations capable of providing both monitoring and radiological assessment services. The tender is currently at the active stage and will close for submissions on 12 June 2019. Bidders can respond to either of the two Lots outlined: Lot 1 for Ad-hoc Monitoring or Lot 2 for Radiological Assessment, with a total contract value ranging from £300,000 to £400,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 November 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2024. The geographical reach for service delivery spans several regions across the UK, including the North East, North West, and London. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and radiological assessment. Companies with expertise in radiation safety, emergency response, and environmental health are well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows bidders to showcase their unique qualifications and methodologies for dealing with unforeseen environmental incidents, which could enhance their business profile and potentially lead to long-term collaborations with the Environment Agency. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to support their participation in such opportunities. ## Notice As part of its duties under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR 16) the Environment Agency undertakes routine radiological monitoring around nuclear licenced sites. This framework is to supplement these programmes to include dose assessment capabilities and to deal with unforeseen events and incidents (such as having to assess impact of discharges on sea-washed turf, the polonium poisoning of Mr Litvinenko, or assessing the impacts of Fukushima on the UK). Having call-off arrangements in place with a number of suitably qualified and experienced contractors allows the Environment Agency to react quickly and efficiently to events. Requirements will be split into two Lots: Lot 1 Ad-hoc Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment The objectives of this Lot of the framework are to: Provide the Environment Agency with information (monitoring/analytical results) pertaining to issues arising from its inspection work, possible accidents and unforeseen events. Provide the Environment Agency with technical support to help determine and develop methods or guidance for sampling and analysis of radioactivity in the environment, or in wastes, also to aid in specialist tasks (for example monitoring investigations) where required. Provide monitoring support in the event of a radiation emergency. Lot 2 Radiological Assessment The objectives of this Lot of the contract are to: Provide the Environment Agency with expertise in the provision of prospective radiological assessments and retrospective dose assessments for the public and wildlife. Provide additional resources (people, expertise, equipment) to allow investigations of exposure of the public and wildlife from future discharges and past discharges, disposals, incidents and accidents involving radioactivity. Bids will be accepted for either Lot 1 - Monitoring of Radioactivity or Lot 2 - Technical Radiological Assessment or a combined bids for both. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award the same bidder a contract for both Lots if the bidder is unable to evidence they have the resources to undertake the services required for both Lots Additional information: All correspondence regarding this tender must be made through the Defra Bravo ePortal. Details of how to register on the portal and view this opportunity can be found on the homepage of the portal. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge via the portal once your organisation is registered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f245502-782c-497a-beb4-478bd6e4a14c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 7 May 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f245502-782c-497a-beb4-478bd6e4a14c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f245502-782c-497a-beb4-478bd6e4a14c 7th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo ePortal address ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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