PFAS Risk Screening Project Phase 4 - Background Concentrations in Soil

A Contract Award Notice
by DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
6.5 month
Value
£95K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
15 Sep 2022
Delivery
14 Sep 2022 to 31 Mar 2023
Deadline
05 Sep 2022 10:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

This contract is for the British Geological Survey (BGS) to undertake and deliver a series of tasks that aim to investigate background concentrations of a family of PFAS chemicals within the soil environment. Whilst more information is becoming available on PFAS and related substances in the water environment (groundwater and surface water) there is still little information on background PFAS levels within soils. In order to assess the scale of the problem, to develop a countrywide picture, and to help evaluate risk, a comprehensive study of background concentrations is considered necessary. This will be conducted in collaboration with the BGS who can facilitate mapping, provide geological context and access to archived soil samples. It is anticipated that this task will include widespread soil sampling from a representative range of environments.

Award Detail

1 British Geological Survey (Nottingham)
  • Value: £94,600

CPV Codes

  • 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

n/a Award Letter - PFAS BAckground Concentrations in Soil_Redacted.pdf

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