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title: "Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment and Chemical and Radiochemical Analysis of Sources of Drinking Water"
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published: "2023-05-17"
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# Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment and Chemical and Radiochemical Analysis of Sources of Drinking Water

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cd3b

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## Summary

The Defra Group Commercial, a buying organisation in London, United Kingdom, is planning a tender titled "Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment and Chemical and Radiochemical Analysis of Sources of Drinking Water" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase as of May 17, 2023. The tender, with a value of £4,480,000.00 GBP, follows an open procurement method with a tender period starting on June 19, 2023. The contract period is set to commence from November 1, 2023, until April 30, 2032.

This tender by the Environment Agency presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services sector. Businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and analysis services, particularly those capable of conducting laboratory-based studies, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for monitoring and sampling in specific locations near nuclear sites in England and Wales indicates a need for competent stakeholders who can manage radiation-related monitoring programmes efficiently and adhere to strict regulatory standards.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is looking to issue a tender for a contract to cover two of its independent radiological monitoring programmes: * Independent monitoring of radioactivity in the environment * Chemical and radiochemical analysis of sources of drinking water These programmes are being integrated to allow for more sustainable and efficient sample collection. The programme of independent monitoring of radioactivity in the environment, looks at where radioactivity could lead to exposure to the public from non-food pathways such as the occupation of beaches, river banks or other areas. The programme mainly consists of sampling, dose rates measurements and laboratory analysis of radionuclide concentrations on samples taken from specified locations near nuclear sites in England and Wales. The programme for chemical and radiochemical analysis of sources of drinking water provides an understanding of background radioactivity levels and enables the Environment Agency to provide information to Water Companies on the activity concentrations of radionuclides in raw water sources and provides supplementary data to the Environment Agency on the exposure of the public to radiation. The programme mainly consists of the contractor taking raw water samples from Water Company premises/assets (in England and Wales), thus requires liaison with Water Companies, and undertaking laboratory based chemical and radiochemical analyses of the water samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014070-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 13:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014070-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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