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Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 4 and Phase 5: Development Testing Protocol and Testing of Process

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME, WRAP

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Award

11 Jun 2024 at 13:05

Tender

09 Feb 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme, WRAP, in Banbury, UK, has completed the procurement process for the Polyolefin Challenge Test project classified under research and experimental development services. The tender, titled "Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 4 and Phase 5: Development Testing Protocol and Testing of Process," aimed to increase the confidence of the recycling industry in producing recycled polyolefin flakes meeting UK recycling standards. The procurement stage was a tender, and the contract was awarded to Nextek Limited.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the research and experimental development services sector, particularly those with expertise in recycling industry solutions. As the project focuses on developing testing protocols and refining recycling processes, businesses specializing in environmental issues consultancy services may also find this tender suitable. Interested parties should consider the active status and key dates, such as the tender period end date on 15th March 2024 and the bid opening date on 18th March 2024, to engage effectively in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 4 and Phase 5: Development Testing Protocol and Testing of Process

Notice Description

Development of a Polyolefin Challenge Test designed to increase the confidence of the recycling industry to produce recycled polyolefin flake to the required level for recycled content in the UK. This project will focus on the development of the testing protocol and testing of the protocol developed and to recommend any refinements necessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aim of this project is to develop a Polyolefin Challenge Test designed to increase the confidence of the recycling industry to produce recycled polyolefin flakes to the required level for recycled content in the UK. This is a seven-stage process aiming to produce a dossier suitable for a reference for food-grade recycled polyolefins. This work is for Phase 4 and Phase 5 only. Background: Phase 1 - Background history. Development of Challenge Test for PET and adoption to the milk industry. Phase 2 - focus on substances that can be introduced from the packaging. Phase 3 - focus on substances that can be introduced to polyolefins by the products that are packaged in them. Phase 4 - development testing protocol. (Procurement in this work) Phase 5 - testing of the process - testing of the protocol developed in phase 4 and recommending any refinements necessary. (Procurement in this work) Phase 6 - refinement (if required). Phase 7 - Signoff - produce test protocol. The overall objective of Phase 4 is to use the information generated through Phases 1-3 (available in the appendix) and use this information to propose a protocol for testing the cleaning and decontamination efficiency of recycling processes. Phase 4 will focus on: 1. Proposing testing protocol approaches for polyolefins 2. Identify suitable surrogates by polarity, volatility and molecular weight 3. Analysing the suitability of the protocol 4. Identifying processes partners to collaborate with for testing 5. Testing with post-consumer materials (if required - some testing for contaminates on post-consumer polyolefins was completed in Phase 3 and results are available in Phase 3). 6. Analysing and modifying 7. Linking to regulatory bodies 8. Specifying testing equipment and methods Phase 5 will focus on 1. Batch testing of materials 2. Identify any gaps 3. Refine process if required 4. Wider market consultation 5. Validation of QA measures. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YW9G7MWNH3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0438c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018006-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,667 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME, WRAP
Contact Name
Wei Shao
Contact Email
wei.shao@wrap.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1295819900

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXTEK

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