Tender

Emissions of intentionally added microplastics

DEFRA

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Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 10:13

Tender

01 Sep 2023 at 14:21

Tender

17 Aug 2023 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is conducting a public procurement process for the project "Emissions of intentionally added microplastics" focusing on research and development consultancy services. The project aims to assess the impact of intentionally added microplastics on the environment, economy, and human health in the UK. The tender, currently in the planning stage, has a deadline for submissions by October 9, 2023. The contract period is set to start on October 31, 2023, and end on November 30, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services, economic research, and environmental issues consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise. Businesses based in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories, can apply. The open procedure allows for unrestricted access to tender documents and communication tools required for participation.

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Notice Title

Emissions of intentionally added microplastics

Notice Description

This project aims to improve our understanding of the potential socioeconomic, environmental and human health impacts of intentionally added microplastics in the UK. This project will then consider the impacts of some different potential policy actions, including placing controls on emissions of intentionally added microplastics. Factors to be considered within this analysis include physical and chemical mechanisms of pollution, quantity and environmental damage estimates of emissions to the environment from different sectors, estimates of costs to businesses for reformulation to use alternatives to microplastics, uncertainties around environmental damage estimations and human health costs. This project will collect and analyse data on these issues, in order to assess potential policy responses, in line with the 25-year Environment Plan commitments. The key policy commitments the evidence project sets out to address are (1) 4.2 Achieving zero avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042 (2) 4.7 Managing exposure to chemicals. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-458f894a-c9f3-48b8-a9ac-7d559035e2b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03c38ad-007e-4ace-b3f9-fed0bb392c85
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Jemma Godleman
Contact Email
jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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