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West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 Jun 2024 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded a contract for the "West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator" project to International Synergies Limited (ISL). The project involves creating a cross-sector network of businesses in the West Midlands engaged in mutually beneficial resource exchanges. The contract, valued at 349,958 GBP, commenced on 19th March 2024 and includes options for extension till March 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on 25th January 2024.

This opportunity, initiated by WMCA, is ideal for businesses involved in consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The focus on circular economy practices opens avenues for innovation and collaboration within the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this project. Interested parties should consider engaging in resource matching workshops and contribute to the creation of an online tracking tool for synergies realised from waste products and resources.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator

Notice Description

The WMCA's circular economy area includes the delivery of an industrial symbiosis programme as a priority action. Industrial symbiosis involves the direct re-use of one company's waste streams as another's raw materials, reprocessing of by-products or sharing underutilised power, water and/or steam. In 2022, the WMCA produced a business case for investment which outlined the benefits for the region in the delivery of an industrial symbiosis programme. This contract requirement represents the next step for the WMCA for the delivery of a "demonstrator project" in the West Midlands. A "demonstrator project" refers to a trial or pilot used to establish the best way to deliver a programme and how the government may fund or expand it in the future. This project will seek to create a cross-sector network of businesses in the region who are engaging in the mutually beneficial exchange of waste products and resources. The successful supplier of this commission is expected to help deliver these aims via the following activities: Identifying and approaching businesses that could contribute to, and benefit from, the project. Organising, hosting, and facilitation of resource matching workshops between key stakeholders. Maintenance of an online tool to track realised synergies, including the types and volume of synergies realised and the businesses involved. Creation and maintenance of an innovation project portfolio, working with participating businesses to identify the current and future challenges that could be overcome through increased investment in research and innovation. Following a competitive tender exercise undertaken using WMCAs Bravo Solutions e-portal and a thorough review of tender submissions, the proposal put forward by International Synergies Ltd (ISL) was the most economically advantageous, and therefore represented the best solution for the WMCA and the fulfilment of our requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e440980e-a4d3-47a2-9263-47804f5f09d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf0b29-1c61-4407-858d-a5b3c2e44a69
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,958 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,958 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Bhupinder Chadha
Contact Email
bhupinder.chadha@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL SYNERGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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