Expired contract

Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants (OPFRs) concentrations (Phase 2 study)

Details

Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Supplier(s): RICARDO-AEA LIMITED
Value: £175,990
Duration: 2 years
Topic: Drinking water
Published: 17 July 2023
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

The aim of this project is to further understand the likelihood of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFRs) occurring in drinking water sources and to establish possible concentrations in abstracted and treated waters. This project will build on learning from report ED16024 Organophosphorous Flame Retardants - Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales published in 2022 by addressing identified knowledge gaps.

Timeline

Completed: Award date12 June 2023
Completed: Award published17 July 2023
Current notice
Completed: Contract expiry date28 February 2025

About the buyer

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a ministerial department that also buys through agencies such as the Environment Agency, the Rural Payments Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. DEFRA also procures goods and services through the Crown Commercial Service. Existing contracts and frameworks set up under the previous procurement regulations remain valid until they expire.

Over the past 5 years, most of DEFRA's contract awards have been in research and development, construction work and business services.

Decision makers

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