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title: "Evaluation of Risk of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants in Drinking Water Sources"
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# Evaluation of Risk of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants in Drinking Water Sources

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4009ccb-f1e4-4a58-abfb-ed415bc4479a

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves a tender titled "Evaluation of Risk of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants in Drinking Water Sources" published on 15th October 2021. This initiative falls under the category of research services and is focused on assessing the presence of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) in drinking water sources across the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 19th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 13th December 2021 and will extend until 13th June 2022, with a total contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consulting, research services, and water treatment processes. Organisations that specialize in environmental impact assessments, marine research, and consultancy services concerning environmental issues would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, this tender could foster collaboration and innovation amongst smaller firms seeking to expand their influence in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

1.1 The authority aims to understand the likelihood of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) occurring in drinking water sources and to establish possible concentrations and treatment removal methods. 1.2 The objectives of this project are as follows: Review the existing literature on the use of OPFRs and their likely presence in source waters used for drinking water abstraction. Review existing literature to estimate the likely concentrations of OPFRs in source waters used for drinking water supplies and identify any specific OPFRs that are likely to be most prevalent. Using existing literature, establish the likely removal efficiencies of OPFR compounds through different water treatment processes in order to evaluate whether there is a risk of OPFR occurrence in drinking water. Report the findings of the literature review study in a final project report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc960451-e426-49f8-94aa-24844ac009c5 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 13 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc960451-e426-49f8-94aa-24844ac009c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc960451-e426-49f8-94aa-24844ac009c5
  15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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