Tender

An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl

VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

01 Dec 2025 at 10:49

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 11:42

PlanningUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 08:23

Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, entitled "An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl," was spearheaded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, which operates under the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, based in Addlestone and London, respectively. The initiative is aimed at the research and development consultancy services sector and was intended to investigate the feasibility of using recycled materials in veterinary pharmaceutical packaging. The procurement process reached its Tender stage, with the notice initially published on 21st October 2025 and closing on 21st November 2025. Unfortunately, the tender process has been completed without awarding any contract as no bids were received by the closing date. The geographical focus for delivery is within the United Kingdom.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of research and development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in plastic recycling technologies and sustainability. Firms focusing on advancing materials science or environmental assessment could have contributed valuable expertise to this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would have been ideally positioned to benefit given the structured opportunity for open competition and clear focus on sustainability and innovation. While the tender was cancelled due to lack of bids, such an initiative indicates an ongoing demand for solutions within the UK's £72,000 budget range, offering future opportunities in this field.

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Notice Title

An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl

Notice Description

An Investigation into the Effects of the Tertiary Recycling Process on the Quality and Safety of Plastics The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), introduced in the UK in 2022, aims to reduce plastic waste by promoting the use of recycled materials in plastic packaging. However, pharmaceutical primary packaging remains comprised of solely virgin (newly produced) materials. This is because the use of recycled plastics in primary packaging is largely prohibitive, due to concerns that degradation products will be present in the recycled plastic. While the industry is aware that degradation products exist, these have never been fully investigated. The VMD is launching this call for interest to undertake research to identify and quantify the degradation products that occur during the tertiary recycling procedure and evaluate the potential for the use of recycled materials in veterinary pharmaceutical primary packaging. The aims of this research

Planning Information

This notice is to highlight that the Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) wishes to undertake research into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycling process of pharmaceutical blister packaging and would like for interested suppliers to register their interest by emailing emily.hayes@defra.gov.uk by 17:00 on Thursday 18 September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078392-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

MISSING

Contact Name
Emily Hayes
Contact Email
emily.hayes@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 3LS
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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