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Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment - Exemption Reviews

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Apr 2025 at 16:37

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated an open tender for the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical equipment. The tender, classified under "Refuse and waste related services" (CPV code 90500000), focuses on providing expert scientific, technical, and socio-economic analysis to evaluate applications for exemptions to the RoHS Regulations. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 30th January 2025. The contract is valued at £650,000 and includes an option for a 12-month renewal. Potential suppliers should refer to the Defra Network eTendering Portal for submission details and further communication.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in environmental consultancy, regulatory compliance, and socio-economic analysis. Companies with strong organisational experience, capability, and resources, alongside specialised expertise in evaluating hazardous substances, will be well-suited to this opportunity. As this project involves appraising EU regulatory decisions, firms with experience in EU regulations and submissions, particularly those capable of detailed scientific and technical analysis, stand the best chance of competing successfully. The procurement encourages engagement from both large enterprises and SMEs, making it a valuable prospect for business growth and expansion within the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment - Exemption Reviews

Notice Description

Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment - Exemption Reviews

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra requires expert scientific and technical advice and socio-economic analysis expertise to undertake the evaluation of applications for exemptions to the RoHS Regulations. Expertise is also required to appraise EU decisions on applications made to the European Commission before the end of the Transitional Period for which "transitional provisions" are set out in The Hazardous Substances and Packaging (Legislative Functions and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 which avoid the need for separate applications to be made for those exemption requests to apply in Great Britain.

Options: Option to extend contract for a period of 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013235-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,728 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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

ANTHESIS GROUP

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