Scope
Description
The Environmental Toxicology Advisory Service (ETAS) is a reactive enquiry service which provides information and advice to Environment Agency staff, largely in Operations, about substances in the environment. Most enquiries are dealt with internally, however an external call down contract is also a key part of the service. This provides 24hour support to help respond to enquiries about substances in the environment. The service, including management of the external call down contract, is run and managed by the Water Research Team within the Chief Scientist's group in the Environment Agency.
Total value (estimated)
- £62,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
3 x 1 year Extensions
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 July 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | Please see Bidder Pack |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial Envelope | Please Bidder Pack |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Summary of their role in this procurement: Contract Manager
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster