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: 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
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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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041520-2025
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Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 190,000.00
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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%)
Document Description: Not published
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