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Daphnia magna Bioaccumulation Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
190000.0 GBP
Gross: 228000.0 GBP
Published
21 Jul 2025, 09:26
Deadline
08 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73110000 - Research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 190,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 228,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-10-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Total Cost (30%)

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

Documents

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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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