Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c21-f80c-718a-bf6a-e932bca01f93/assessment-and-validation-of-the-intermediate-dynamic-model-for-metal-with-speci awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Assessment and validation of the Intermediate Dynamic Model for Metal with specific reference to the use of zinc as a veterinary medicine [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £23,100 Published 15 May 2018 Deadline Closed 17 Mar 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Assessment and validation of the Intermediate Dynamic Model for Metal with specific reference to the use of zinc as a veterinary medicine. - Develop exposure scenarios to represent the range of zinc bioavailability conditions in the UK. These will be developed specifically to represent, as far as possible, UK pig farming conditions where zinc veterinary medicines are likely to be used. - Utilise the IDMM to predict the distribution of zinc from applied manures, for the developed exposure scenarios in Objective 1, over a specified time frame of upto five years and several time periods of perhaps 10 and 20 years. - Predict the local risk from zinc exposures at appropriate time points (up to five years and then up to when a risk is identified) for each environmental compartment detailed from the exposure scenarios developed in Objectives 1 and 2, taking account of zinc bioavailability. - Perform a sensitivity analysis to identify the likely influence of any changes, in terms of the magnitude and direction, of any of the key parameters (e.g. soil organic matter content, precipitation) in th eIDMM to assist in developing a focus for future validation and monitoring priorities. - Pseudo validate as many aspects of the IDMM as possible, utilising specific UK measured data. This is likely to involve validating portions of the IDMM against available data as opposed to the full model. Full validation is likely to be beyond the scope of this screening study, but key gaps will be identified and recommendations of how they may be filled will be made. - A technical summary of the evidence-base upon which the IDMM is based. - Develop an interpretive guide, in the form of a factsheet to the IDMM providing transparency and allowing challenge. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . 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