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RDE1008 - Research into plastic waste export and import data

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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29 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at Seacole Building, London, has recently completed a procurement process titled "RDE1008 - Research into plastic waste export and import data." This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category with a focus on evaluating plastic waste flows domestically and internationally. The contract, valued at £69,615.29, began on 21st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th April 2026. Awarded to WSP UK Ltd, this tender was conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Despite the project being completed, its specifications address delivery across locations including the British Overseas Territories and the UK, marking the procurement's relevance and scale.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consulting, data analysis, and waste management. Organisations with expertise in policy evaluation and international waste management practices stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders. Although this contract is not directly identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger enterprises with established frameworks and resources fitting the project requirements would find this procurement advantageous for growth and expansion in the realm of environmental consultancy services.

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Notice Title

RDE1008 - Research into plastic waste export and import data

Notice Description

Through this project we want to improve our data and understanding of current plastic waste flows, and how recent and expected domestic and international policy developments may impact these flows in the future. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d48fd859-6ee6-43a1-af7c-752c5de3b8b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfee07e-687f-4eb2-b37c-5fd7f0b81501
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
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
£69,615 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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