Scope
Description
We are looking for a contractor to develop a robust and reliable approach to analyse TULAC products for PFAS, acting as the next step to bringing the results of the method(s) as close to the 'true' PFAS content within the TULAC sample as possible.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 August 2025 to 27 February 2026
- 6 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
N/A
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | E01: Approach and Methodology (40%) E02: Proposed Staff (25%) E03: Project Management (25%) E04: Sustainability (10%) |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | Total Cost |
Cost | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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 are 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