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title: "Environmental Quality Standards Review (Non-PFAS)"
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# Environmental Quality Standards Review (Non-PFAS)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbd8a143-4019-4774-8456-9a62925f1150

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has successfully awarded a contract titled "Environmental Quality Standards Review (Non-PFAS)" under the industry category of Environmental Issues Consultancy Services (CPV code 90713000). This tender aims to review the EU’s work on EQS development and assess additional related research to create accurate and scientifically sound standards for regulating hazardous substances in England. The \(63,918.75 GBP\) contract was awarded on 23 August 2024 to wca environment Ltd, with the contract period set from 27 August 2024 to 28 February 2025. The procurement process utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined selection of suppliers based on pre-qualified criteria.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in regulatory standards and hazardous substance assessment. Companies with a strong background in scientific research and environmental impact studies are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Given the nature of this tender, it demonstrates the potential for continued partnerships with public sector entities looking to meet regulatory compliance standards and maintain ecological safety, thereby offering a platform for sustained business engagements and growth.

## Notice

This project will review the work undertaken by the EU for EQS development alongside any additional research/published information for these substances to assist in identifying an appropriate and scientifically robust EQS for these substances to assist in their regulation in England. This work will include consideration of the endpoints required to be assessed based on the hazardous properties of the individual substance, eg aquatic life, secondary poisoning, as outlined in the EU EQS technical guidance document which is used for the derivation of EQSs in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb41a72-334b-4e6c-993e-4469109cb22f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,918 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,918 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCA ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb41a72-334b-4e6c-993e-4469109cb22f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb41a72-334b-4e6c-993e-4469109cb22f
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f22f099-03be-4147-93e2-102984da5a1f
  ERAS2 PPF - EQS Non-PFAS FINAL (For signature)_Redacted

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