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title: "PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Work Package 2-4"
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# PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Work Package 2-4

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0351ca

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed the PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 – Work Package 2-4 tender process. The procurement aimed to source services contracts for three work packages: Development of Best Practice Guidance, Detailed Assessment of Potential PFAS Problem Sites, and Economic Appraisal. Jacobs UK Ltd and WSP Limited are active suppliers for the awarded contracts, providing technical services in response to escalating regulatory concerns about PFAS contamination in the UK.

This public procurement opportunity, focused on technical services, offers business growth potential for consulting firms and environmental specialists. Companies well-versed in developing regulatory guidance, conducting site assessments, and providing economic appraisals are best-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure method allows for fair competition and participation in tackling the environmental challenges posed by PFAS contaminants, supporting innovative solutions and partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

The overarching PFAS Risk Screening Project, now in its fourth phase, aims to assess and tackle the risks arising from a group of "forever chemicals" which are contaminating soil, groundwater and surface waters and pose a risk to human health. Increasing awareness of the widespread presence of PFAS in environmental media has heightened regulatory concerns about their potential risks to human health and the environment. A recent evidence review by the EA has identified large data gaps in relation to the uses, sources, and mass emissions of PFAS in the UK. This report recommends further research and investigative work to evaluate the sources, both current and legacy, that are contributing to the widespread nature of this family of contaminants. This objective of this procurement is to source up to three services contracts with a consultant(s) who can deliver the following Work Packages: WP2 - Lot 1. Development of Best Practice Guidance WP3 - Lot 2. Detailed Assessment of Potential PFAS Problem Sites: o In-depth desk studies of x10 highlighted problem sites o Site investigation of x1 prioritised site (Grosvenor Chemicals) WP4 - Lot 3. Economic Appraisal

### Lot Information

WP2 - Lot 1. Development of Best Practice Guidance

The primary objective is to develop a reference guide aimed at those involved in the regulation of sites of concern due to the impact, or potential impact, from PFAS and associated chemicals. Staff can refer to the guide when faced with sites highlighted under voluntary schemes, regulatory regimes, or pollution incidents. The guide will provide background to the problem, the nature and characteristics of these chemicals, and the tailored approach necessary to best assess the risk, apply regulatory controls and ultimately implement mitigation measures (if necessary). The step-by-step guide will adopt the classic land contamination evaluation approach, indicating how at each stage of site assessment the site evaluation strategy should be conducted when considering contaminants of this nature.

WP3 - Lot 2. Detailed Assessment of Potential PFAS Problem Sites

This work package includes two separate but linked activities which are to be combined under a single Lot. The first component relates to delivering a series of desk studies for sites of concern. The second involves progressing one of these desk studies, where historic evidence has already led to formal site determination and designation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, into an intrusive site investigation.

Economic Appraisal

The objective is to build on the outputs of Phase 3 which, using the results generated by the GIS model, aimed to categorise and quantify the number of potential problem PFAS sites across England. To assess the recommendations from this Phase 3 task, and develop an approach and ultimately deliver a report, detailing the nature of the PFAS problem across the Country together will a mechanism for deriving costs to highlight the financial scale and burden of the problem.

Economic Appraisal

To build on the outputs of Phase 3 which, using the results generated by the GIS model, aimed to categorise and quantify the number of potential problem PFAS sites across England. To assess the recommendations from this Phase 3 task, and develop an approach and ultimately deliver a report, detailing the nature of the PFAS problem across the Country together will a mechanism for deriving costs to highlight the financial scale and burden of the problem.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033884-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | £1,550,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,169,735 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033884-2022
- 8 Aug 2022 at 07:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021649-2022
- 14 Jul 2022 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019234-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.gov.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/

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