--- title: "PFAS Data Collection" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-11-06" --- # PFAS Data Collection Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce36be3a-d11f-4cb1-90d0-ac5a59bafd73.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "PFAS Data Collection" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and aims to gather data on poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across industries such as paper, textiles, cleaning products, and paints. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 26 November 2019. The anticipated contract period will commence on 2 January 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, applicable for contracts below the threshold limit. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises in the research and consultancy fields, particularly those experienced in environmental data collection and analysis. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those with expertise in industrial chemicals, sustainability practices, and regulatory compliance, as their insights will contribute to shaping future policies regarding PFAS management in the UK. ## Notice Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of structurally diverse chemicals that are extremely persistent (either in their own right or because they partially degrade to "arrowhead" substances that are). They include polymers as well as smaller molecules. Some are bioaccumulative and toxic, and/or highly mobile. Increasing awareness of the widespread presence of PFAS in environmental media (including people) has heightened regulatory concerns about their potential risks to human health and the environment. A recent evidence review by the Environment Agency has identified large data gaps in relation to the uses, sources and mass emissions of PFAS in the UK. One of the recommendations of that report was that the Environment Agency should seek more information from the following industrial sectors where PFAS are likely to be used: - Paper and board (including food contact materials) - Textiles - Cleaning products - Paints and coatings (including printing inks) We now require a consultant to faciliate a productive level of engagement that delivers representative information for these sectors, based on a standard questionnaire format (to be provided). The resulting evidence base will be used to guide UK decision making about future regulatory interventions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a0a906-6695-44f5-b7e5-44a4945badbe | | 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 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2019 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a0a906-6695-44f5-b7e5-44a4945badbe - 5 Nov 2019 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a0a906-6695-44f5-b7e5-44a4945badbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a0a906-6695-44f5-b7e5-44a4945badbe 6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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