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Risk profile of PFAS in distribution systems

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000.0 GBP
Published
24 Oct 2025, 08:18
Deadline
05 Dec 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068029-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Six Month Extension

Lot 1 Value: GBP 300,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 360,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): TECHNICAL (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): COST (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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