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RDE639 Technical Aspects of Digital Product Passports

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Oct 2024 at 07:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to WSP UK Ltd for a project titled "RDE639 Technical Aspects of Digital Product Passports." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process has progressed from the tender to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 24th September 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23rd September 2024, the contract start date on 30th September 2024, and its conclusion on 31st March 2025. The procurement method used for this process was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £72,391.83 GBP.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on digital product data and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this project. By participating, businesses can contribute to developing the UK’s version of Digital Product Passports, a crucial component in managing product data transparency and environmental sustainability. This opportunity is ideal for companies specialising in supply chain solutions, environmental consultancy, and digital data management, providing a platform to collaborate with government entities like Defra and gain visibility in a forward-looking initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE639 Technical Aspects of Digital Product Passports

Notice Description

Product data, for example on chemicals in products, is often lost through supply chains and over time, and this can result in wasted resources, pollution, and harm to human health. Defra is exploring options to address this issue and has completed research engaging with waste operators and suppliers, seeking to understand what information is needed and how it could best be communicated to make it practically useful. We are interested in the communication of product data more broadly, not just information about chemicals. We are interested in all the information that could be required in EU DPPs. The EU is developing its solution to this issue: Digital Product Passports (DPPs). DPPs will require product suppliers to communicate a range of information about their products (specific to the item, batch, or product model), including material composition. DPPs will be rolled out across a range of product groups. Information requirements will be tailored to product-groups, but all DPPs will be interoperable. Research aims: to improve Defra's understanding of the technical aspects of EU Digital Product Passports (DPPs), and what technical work would need to be undertaken to develop a UK version of DPPs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b72d3863-0517-490e-bade-eea57d1c3a52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d9d00b-7b6a-4917-b415-05739fe2882c
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
£72,391 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,391 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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