Tender

Request for Information -Materials System Transformation - Framework

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Materials System Transformation - Framework" aimed at the usage of textiles and plastics packaging. This procurement is in the Tender stage and targets the category of research and development services along with related consultancy services. The procurement period ends on 20 September 2024, and the contract will span from 28 April 2025 to 3 May 2033. The tenders are open to organisations within the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The entire project is valued at roughly £500,000 to £1,000,000, expected to be expended across both lots within an 8-year framework contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services related to materials system transformation, specifically regarding textiles and plastics packaging. It's particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with the technical expertise and capacity to contribute to WRAP's strategic goals. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their market reach, enhance their service portfolio, and establish long-term partnerships with an influential public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information -Materials System Transformation - Framework

Notice Description

This RFI is focused on Materials System Transformation, looking at the use of Textiles, and Plastics Packaging. It will assist in understanding if there is capability, capacity, and supplier interest for this work and in what areas. Questions have been included in Appendix 1 of the RFI document. If you are interested in the opportunity, please complete and return by the date included in section 5 below. WRAP makes no obligations or undertakings in any way to: go to tender; accept any RFI information received in this process; or any other commitment to suppliers whatsoever, including any intention to form a contract with any supplier for provision of the Opportunity. As we accelerate delivery in line with our strategy, we will increasingly need access to technical expertise (in the UK and Internationally). This could be a mix of Organisations who have the networks and expertise we need to advance our programmes and Individuals who can add value to the skills, knowledge and expertise of our internal teams. We anticipate the spend to be roughly PS500k-PS1,000000 across both lots, with the framework contract being a maximum of 8 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5463d86d-ed1c-4ff2-bf01-389c72e9e167
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 2 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

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