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Emissions of intentionally added microplastics

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)

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04 Dec 2023 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded the contract for the project titled "Emissions of intentionally added microplastics" to Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd. The project falls under the research and development consultancy services category, with a contract value of £197,782. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 10th October 2023, while the contract period spans from 23rd November 2023 to 22nd December 2024. The project location includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender for the project focusing on microplastics emissions presents growth opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those specializing in environmental issues, economic research, and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the aim to achieve zero avoidable plastic waste by 2042 and manage exposure to chemicals. Businesses interested in contributing towards policy actions regarding microplastics pollution and environmental damage estimation should consider participating in this research project.

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Notice Information

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 different potential policy actions, including placing controls on emissions of intentionally added microplastics, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a07818-38cb-42a2-bd9b-1bda31d86946
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2023 - 22 Dec 2024 1-2 years
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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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