--- title: "Final effluent continuous monitoring surrogate parameters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Final effluent continuous monitoring surrogate parameters Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1267477-5a75-453b-aac3-5f22a2634da6.json) ## Summary ```html The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Final effluent continuous monitoring surrogate parameters". This falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with procurement completed via an open procedure. The buying organization, DEFRA, is based in Chichester, England. The project, which commenced on 23rd September 2024 and is set to conclude by 23rd December 2024, was awarded on 12th September 2024 to the supplier WRc. The total contract value is £31,907. This tender focuses on gathering data and evidence through various methods to generate a written technical report on final effluent continuous monitoring using surrogate parameters. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and technology consultancy, particularly those adept in evidence gathering, research, and technical reporting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the project's design and budget, facilitating growth and exposure to new market segments. Companies that have the capability to analyse water quality data and develop monitoring technologies will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolios and securing future public sector contracts. ``` ## Notice Final effluent continuous monitoring surrogate parameters. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent continuous monitoring using surrogates, research and development, video/webinar presentations and other sources of information associated with using surrogates in final effluent continuous monitoring. Where possible this exercise should focus on gathering information and data from Water Companies in England. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out above. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: Question: The proposal focuses on turbidity as a surrogate for BOD and suspended solids. Are closely related parameters to also be considered as surrogates? For example, ion selective probes using ammonium / phosphate to estimate ammonia / phosphorus? Answer: The focus was on using a totally different parameter and deriving results for another, such as turbidity for suspended solids. If you think there would be any benefit on discussing using different forms of calculations for parameters and how that will benefit on the requirements needed for final effluent continuous monitors, then please do. Our thought is that this will be taken into account in the final effluent continuous monitoring technology project. Question: The proposal asks for using water company data on surrogates. If such information is provided may it be documented only in anonymous, summarised form? Answer: Yes, continuous data will need to be sourced from the Water Companies. This data can be documented and summarised as anonymous if needed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8beb80f9-20c3-47e7-9b12-f662cbe15335 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £31,907 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO20 2AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | North Mundham & Tangmere | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WRC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8beb80f9-20c3-47e7-9b12-f662cbe15335 - 5 Aug 2024 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7cf010-388f-4486-8618-48a9fd43b849 - 22 Jul 2024 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7cf010-388f-4486-8618-48a9fd43b849 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8beb80f9-20c3-47e7-9b12-f662cbe15335 2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7cf010-388f-4486-8618-48a9fd43b849 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745cc253-2c78-4e90-b1e7-3ecf43932b88 The Request For Quote (RFQ) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55d5cfd5-dd7c-463b-928e-0619a5be37be The order form for EA standard goods and services terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61a99dbc-34d7-4900-9599-c752eec62181 Commercial response template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2d27bdbd-dfd1-4744-8a85-52faa0a22f6f Signed contract (mandatory) ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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