Scope
Description
This project will provide insights into the risk profile of PFAS chemicals in water supplies beyond the water treatment works stage. The study should include an assessment of PFAS in the network to determine if there are locations and materials and products that are deemed high risk to drinking water quality and evaluate the risks of PFAS migration or leachates from these areas of concern.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2026 to 31 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Subject to business need and Authority's approval
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Six Month Extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Tender Documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Tender Document
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be made via the Authority's eSourcing platform.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| TECHNICAL | Quality | 70.00% |
| COST | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
R&D Exemption
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
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government