Published date: 6 November 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
tender_223130/810428
Published date
6 November 2019
Closing date
26 November 2019
Contract start date
2 January 2020
Contract end date
31 March 2020
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
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Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a diverse group of substances that can alter the function of the endocrine system and consequently cause adverse effects in people and wildlife. The Environment Agency wishes to gather up-to-date information on the use and environmental presence of known and suspected EDCs in the UK, so that risk management can be targeted in the most effective way.
Parabens are esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid) and several substances within this chemical group have been identified as endocrine disrupters by some organisations. Several are registered under the REACH Regulation, with uses in cosmetics, personal care products, fragrances, adhesives and sealants.
The objective of this project is to collect publicly available information about the level of chemical supply, use and environmental exposure of parabens with a focus on the UK.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - Parabens Data Collection
- Opportunity
- Published 5 November 2019
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Closing: 26 November 2019
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