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Materials Recovery Facility Dry Mixed Recycling Model Data and Assumptions

WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)

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28 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, undertook a public procurement process titled "Materials Recovery Facility Dry Mixed Recycling Model Data and Assumptions." This procurement falls under the industry category of software support services. The process was in the award stage as of 28th August 2025, with a direct award method due to the specific availability of necessary MRF data. The award valued at £10,176 gross, was set for the period from 11th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with SortFlow Limited identified as the supplier. The contract aims to support local authorities in England with a toolkit for Simpler Recycling.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in AI data processing and recycling technology. Companies like SortFlow Limited, which excel in capturing and analysing live process data through AI and optical systems, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. The project requires expertise in creating mass balance models that utilise MRF data, offering potential growth avenues for tech firms capable of providing bespoke data analysis solutions and technological innovations in the recycling sector.

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Notice Title

Materials Recovery Facility Dry Mixed Recycling Model Data and Assumptions

Notice Description

WRAP is developing a procurement toolkit to help local authorities in England prepare for Simpler Recycling. It includes guidance on MRF services, contract templates, and a DMR model. The toolkit, due in 2025-26, aims to support decision-making on co-collection and recycling impacts. The DMR model will be Excel-based and shared via the LA Portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Software-support-services./5Z72347XZA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5Z72347XZA

Procurement Information

Availability of MRF data is limited, yet it is essential for developing the DMR model. The required datasets include MRF size and type, material flows, and contamination and process losses. Sortflow uniquely captures live process data via AI vision systems and NIR/optical sorters, enabling the creation of mass balance models to simulate changes and forecast outcomes. The anonymised data generated is critical to underpinning the DMR model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WRAP (WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME)
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.ngo
Contact Phone
01295584100

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

SORTFLOW

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