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title: "Independent monitoring of radioactivity in the environment and Effluent samples"
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# Independent monitoring of radioactivity in the environment and Effluent samples

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8b160f8-b89c-45e4-9617-e65bc5b31f85

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is seeking an independent company to carry out monitoring of radioactivity in the environment and effluent samples as part of its obligations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. This procurement, which falls under the services category of environmental monitoring, is conducted through an open procedure and consists of two lots: one for environmental monitoring valued at £97,630.35 and another for effluent sample monitoring valued at £30,1420.00. The tender period concluded on 11th October 2017, with the contract commencing on 5th February 2018 and scheduled to end on 30th April 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in environmental consultancy and analysis services. Companies equipped to handle radiochemical assessments and those possessing expertise in environmental compliance will find this contract suitable. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract welcomes bids from diverse business types seeking to expand their operational capabilities in the public sector.

## Notice

As part of its duties under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR 2016) the Environment Agency carries out a programme of independent monitoring of radioactivity in the environment and also radiochemical analyses of liquid and gaseous effluents discharged from designated sites. This contract is being let to procure the services of an independent company to undertake this monitoring and analysis work. There are 2 lots, lot 1 is for environment monitoring (value PS976300.35) and lot 2 is for effluent samples monitoring (value PS301420.00).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f25fad-56b6-40b1-951d-9387b2f02a9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,277,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,277,720 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f25fad-56b6-40b1-951d-9387b2f02a9f
- 15 Aug 2017 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdb33dd-743e-4c0f-abaa-181bca0a4d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09f25fad-56b6-40b1-951d-9387b2f02a9f
  24th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdb33dd-743e-4c0f-abaa-181bca0a4d58
  15th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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