Scope
Description
Building upon the Environment Agency (2025) evidence review, and considering the findings of Çelik et al. (2025), we are looking to employ a contractor, with expertise in performing D. magna ecotoxicology studies and method development, to perform a comprehensive assessment of the use of D. magna for screening the B potential of substances. This is being procured under the Research and Development exemption (Schedule 2, Part 1, Section 22 Procurement Act 2023). Please find below a link to the pre-market engagement notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032740-2025
Total value (estimated)
- £190,000 excluding VAT
- £228,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2026
- 1 year, 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Contained within Bidder Pack Part Two.
Technical ability conditions of participation
N/A
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | E01 - Technical Expertise and experience (25%) E02 - Approach and Methodology (50%) E03 - Project Management (15%) E04 - Consideration of sustainability and social value (10%) Further details within... |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Total Cost | As detailed in Bidder Pack Part Two. |
Cost | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Defra Group Commercial managing the procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster