Published date: 21 February 2025

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 14 March 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services - 90520000

Location of contract

BS1 5AH

Procurement reference

CF-0464700D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

21 February 2025

Closing date

14 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Defra is looking to better understand the market capacity and appetite to participate in procuring 24/7 technical support to enquiries from staff across the Environment Agency.

Most enquiries relate to the fate and effects of chemicals on environmental receptors and human health, as well as potential sources of chemicals in the environment.

Operational staff in particular use the service on a day-to-day basis, to support input to work areas such as (but not restricted to):