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T0470 TTDC0007 Biofuels from Used Cooking Oil: Risks of fraud and diversionary impacts

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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22 Aug 2023 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract to research the production of biofuels from Used Cooking Oil. The project aims to assess potential fraud and diversionary impacts in the supply chain. National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, procured this service using a selective procurement method. The contract period runs from August 15, 2023, to December 31, 2023, with a total value of £49,137.05.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector to engage in addressing sustainability concerns with biofuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in traceability and risk assessment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in the renewable energy industry in the United Kingdom and beyond should consider exploring this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0470 TTDC0007 Biofuels from Used Cooking Oil: Risks of fraud and diversionary impacts

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is looking to commission a research project on the production of biofuels from Used Cooking Oil (UCO), and the potential for fraud and indirect impacts from this. Concerns regarding the sustainability and traceability of UCO have been raised in a variety of forums. However, despite the significance of UCO as a feedstock and the concerns raised, the evidence base remains relatively shallow about the magnitude, likelihood, and impact of the potential risks and issues. The research is intended to address this research gap, going beyond a literature review and preferably taking a mixed-methods approach. The research should address the potential diversionary and indirect impacts of UCO demand and the risk of fraud in the supply chain. Based on these findings, the research should also identify key points of risk in the supply chain as well as mitigation opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-738e6a39-4e90-4da2-9ead-a0976c7f9b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236f4274-c336-4b06-a110-f6f499658471
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,137 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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