Assistance for the implementation of the Nitrates Directive
The European Commission, DG XI, has published an invitation to tender for scientific, technical and socio-economic assistance with the implementation of the Nitrates Directive. The Commission intends to conclude a framework contract for scientific, technical and socio-economic assistance in relation to the implementation of the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC). The contractor will be required: - To provide independent, impartial and punctual scientific, socio-economic and technical advice in the field of nitrate pollution, in particular from agricultural sources, especially on issues linked directly to the Nitrates Directive or to fertilizers; - To carry out analyses concerning the scientific, technical and socio-economic issues related to the Nitrates Directive and other related subjects, including the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, and to report within a timescale to be agreed with the Commission; - To prepare briefings and position papers for the meetings of international conventions where these concern nitrate pollution and, in particular, eutrophication. The contract will last for one year, with the possibility of an extension, on an annual basis, for two further years. Tender specifications may be obtained from: European Commission DG XI - Environment, nuclear safety and civil protection Mr. B. Sinnott Unit XI-3 - Finances and contracts 200 rue de la Loi (TRMF 4/88) B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-2994449 Completed tenders should be sent to the same address.