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RDE1012 - The future of Plastic Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "RDE1012 - The future of Plastic Infrastructure," led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK, focuses on the research and development consultancy services industry. This tender concluded its award stage on 27th January 2026, following the tender period that ended on 8th January 2026. Contracts under this process span from 9th January 2026 to 31st March 2026 and have been awarded to WSP UK Ltd. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £49,944.51. The scope of delivery spans various global locations, including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially those interested in shaping public policy related to the plastic reprocessing sector. Although not directly tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger corporations with a strong track record in environmental consultancy services are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities, leveraging expertise to influence future industry policies significantly. This competitive engagement reinforces a pathway for sustained growth within the environmentally focused segments of consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE1012 - The future of Plastic Infrastructure

Notice Description

The evidence gathered from this research will inform future policies relating to the domestic plastic reprocessing sector. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be61cb66-2c0e-4ccc-a43c-42f88ead8161
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d21a62-1e50-4cc9-a0de-88df5a179d8c
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
Not specified
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
£49,944 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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