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RDE760 Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy Quantifying waste sector-base

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Feb 2025 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE760 Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy Quantifying waste sector-base" to Ricardo-AEA Ltd. This procurement, categorised under "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV 73200000), involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £52,990, commenced on 14 February 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. The project will address the impacts of transitioning to a circular economy on the UK's Net Zero by 2050 commitment, focusing on waste sector case studies in various regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability, environmental research, and waste management sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given their suitability considerations. By participating in this contract, businesses can contribute to pioneering research that supports Defra’s top priority of establishing a circular economy, thereby positioning themselves at the forefront of innovative environmental policy development and implementation. This project offers a platform for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK's environmental strategies.

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Notice Title

RDE760 Reaching Net Zero within a Circular Economy Quantifying waste sector-base

Notice Description

The UK has a legally binding commitment to Net Zero by 2050 and the CCC has stated we are 'not on track to hit this target', we therefore must be able to quantify the impact of new priorities and align our nationally determined contribution with emerging policies. The SoS has announced the circular economy as one of the top 5 priorities for Defra, highlighting the need to move from our 'take make throw' economy to one which uses a systemic approach across the full material and product lifecycle, maintaining the value of our resources for as long as possible. The Circular Economy is a transformative transition, however, virtually nothing is known about how this transition will impact our commitment to Net Zero by 2050. Without this knowledge we risk having contradicting priorities which will mean we do not meet future targets and commitments. To actualise a growth based, just circular economy, evidence gaps around how this transition could impact current targets need to be filled. As circular approaches are adopted, emissions will change and could have unanticipated consequences (e.g increase emissions in different sectors or not be reflected in our current accounting system). This work will concentrate on specific case studies within the waste sector, and will look beyond this, to understand initial cross cutting impacts of circularity across the national atmospheric emission inventory, acting as a proof of concept for other waste streams within a circular economy. Initially these waste streams will be medical plastic, food, textile, and WEEE waste; all of which are expected to change as greater recycling, reduction and reuse approaches are expected to take effect. This work is needed to begin to quantify the relationship between our current statutory commitment to Net Zero by 2050 and the recent priority to move to a circular economy, identifying the waste streams which pose the greatest risk to carbon-efficient circular economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9178f3a4-d7e4-42c4-b932-4bbcc897e67f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53f4439-5b19-4ea4-b2cc-f17d555c6f67
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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