Tender

Life Cycle Analysis for polymer series banknotes - Request for Information (RFI)

BANK OF ENGLAND

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08 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is currently conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a Life Cycle Analysis for its polymer series banknotes. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on analysis services. The RFI is active and will remain open for submissions until 2pm on Friday, 29 April 2022. Potential suppliers must first sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) by 2pm on Thursday, 31 March 2022, to gain access to the full details of the project. The address for submissions is London, EC2R 8AH, in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, data analysis, and technical analysis services. Companies specialised in conducting life cycle assessments or environmental impact evaluations will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the Bank of England looks to benchmark current practices and reduce the environmental impact of its banknote production processes, SMEs with expertise in providing innovative and effective solutions in this sector are encouraged to participate actively in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Life Cycle Analysis for polymer series banknotes - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

The purpose of this exercise is to perform a full environmental life cycle analysis on our polymer series banknotes. The primary objectives being to: - benchmark current practice - understand the environmental impact of each banknote component & process - with a view to informing the H series and - targeting environmental impact reduction initiatives in the near term. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLIERS To access the information, suppliers are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement ('NDA'), a copy of which can be found within the documents section of the Proactis e-sourcing portal. Alternatively, a copy can be provided on request by e-mail to FM.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk Deadline for Requesting NDA: Wednesday 23 March 2022 Deadline for Return of duly completed and signed NDA + Proactis E-Sourcing Portal registration: Thursday 31 March 2022 Suppliers are required to complete the NDA in its entirety and satisfactorily. The signed and dated NDAs must be returned through the messages section of the Proactis e-sourcing portal or alternatively to FM.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk by no later than 2pm, Thursday 31 March 2022. Suppliers are to include the email address used to register to the Proactis e-sourcing portal within the email response, this allows suppliers to be invited to the project and gain access to supporting documentation and information relating to this PIN. Suppliers will not have access to any information relating to this RFI until a duly completed and signed NDA has been provided, along with the email address used to register to the Proactis e-sourcing portal. Upon receipt of signed NDA's and registration on Proactis e-sourcing portal, suppliers will be sent a copy of the 'LCA for polymer G Series Banknotes' RFI which provides all the key information relating to this project. Suppliers are required to provide responses, including supporting documentation on the options available to deliver the requirement, by the deadline detailed below. Deadline for submission of a written RFI response: Suppliers' responses to the 'LCA for polymer G Series Banknotes' RFI must be submitted via the Proactis e-sourcing portal (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) by no later than 2pm, Friday 29 April 2022. Please ensure suppliers allow sufficient time to respond to the 'LCA for polymer G Series Banknotes' RFI prior to the closing date and time, especially where documents are required to be uploaded to the portal. Following receipt of written responses from suppliers in relation to the questions set out in the RFI, the Bank plans to develop specification and determine the optimal method of tendering for the full environmental life cycle analysis on the polymer G Series Banknotes. There is no guarantee that this RFI will lead to a competitive tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c457a92f-d579-424b-881b-f5712adb0b35
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72316000 - Data analysis services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
FM Contracts
Contact Email
fm.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
02034613000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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