Scope
Title
Independent Monitoring of Radioactivity in the Environment and Chemical and Radiochemical Analysis of Sources of Drinking Water
Reference
P-31224
Description
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.
Contract type
Services
Main category (CPV code)
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Additional categories (CPV codes)
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 71620000 - Analysis services
Contract location
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract start date (estimated)
1 November 2023
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2032
Maximum value (estimated, excluding VAT)
£4,480,000
Renewal
No
OptionsThe right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
4.5 year + 2 year + 2 year
Contract is suitable for
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract is not suitable for
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Buyer
Defra Group Commercial
Environment Agency
Nobel House, 17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Not on any register
NUTS code: UK - United Kingdom
Contact name: Carrie Horton
Email: carrie.horton@defra.gov.uk
Telephone: 07884117599
Procedure
Procurement start date (estimated)When the contract notice or equivalent will be published.
19 June 2023
Commercial approachWhether the procurement is for a new requirement or a reprocurement.
New requirement
Covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Yes