# Identification of Organophosphorous Flame Retardants \(OPFRs\) concentrations \(Phase 2 study\)

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEFRA](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Ricardo-AEA Ltd](/contract-winners/ricardo-aea/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £175,990
- Award date: 30 June 2023
- Published: 17 July 2023
- Contract start: 12 June 2023
- Contract end: 28 February 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6ea00a52-d51a-4895-885e-3df0382246ab-663281
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bde0cc3-d3f2-4e18-8e70-e62c66c1d530

## Description

The aim of this project is to further understand the likelihood of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants \(OPFRs\) occurring in drinking water sources and to establish possible concentrations in abstracted and treated waters\. This project will build on learning from report ED16024 Organophosphorous Flame Retardants - Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales published in 2022 by addressing identified knowledge gaps\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea00a52-d51a-4895-885e-3df0382246ab-663281)