Award

Research into Life Cycle Analysis of Nappies/Absorbent Hygiene Products

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2021 at 12:03

Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2020 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking bids for "Research into Life Cycle Analysis of Nappies/Absorbent Hygiene Products." This tender falls under the services category within the research and development industry, and it was published on 12 November 2020. The tender period concluded on 10 December 2020, leading to a contract that commenced on 6 January 2021 and will last until 31 March 2021. It was conducted via an open procedure, allowing below-threshold applications from interested suppliers across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in environmental research and consultancy services, to engage in impactful projects related to sustainable product analysis. Businesses with expertise in analysing waste management and life cycle assessments could benefit from competing for this contract, showcasing their capabilities in contributing to the government's understanding of the environmental impacts of nappy and absorbent hygiene product usage. With the emphasis on sustainability, firms that can provide innovative solutions and research methodologies may find advantageous prospects in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into Life Cycle Analysis of Nappies/Absorbent Hygiene Products

Notice Description

Defra seeks to understand the relative environmental impacts, including carbon costs, of (i) disposable versus washable nappies through a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), considering 3 scenarios: landfill (current model), recycling systems and models for washable nappies, and (ii) disposable versus reusable Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs) considering landfill, recycling systems and alternative product models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1ef41c6-7b41-4ec7-9afa-dc3891016b1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633420e3-5729-4158-b955-9d76eb97c526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
XX
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001234500

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

GIRAFFE INNOVATION

Further Information

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