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FRA081 Lot 1 - Technical options modelling support to Trafford Council

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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17 Nov 2025 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme, based in Banbury, UK, has recently completed the procurement process for its project titled "FRA081 Lot 1 - Technical options modelling support to Trafford Council". This tender falls under the environmental services industry category and aims to provide support in modelling and appraisal of household waste and recycling service options. The procurement, which was concluded with a contract award on 14th November 2025, utilised a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract with Circular Resource Specialists Ltd. from Penarth, UK, began on 18th November 2025 and is set to run until 25th March 2026. The opportunity is well-suited for service providers in the environmental field, emphasizing performance benchmarking, cost analysis, and carbon impact assessment, along with the evaluation of future collection scenarios.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those with expertise in waste management and recycling solutions. Circular Resource Specialists Ltd., a large-scale service provider, was able to secure the contract worth £27,429 GBP, due to its capabilities in delivering advanced analytical and modelling support. Businesses looking to grow in the public sector might find similar tenders attractive, especially those with a focus on innovative solutions that comply with new waste reforms. Such projects not only provide business growth potential but also contribute to sustainable development objectives, aligning with government objectives for environmentally focused initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRA081 Lot 1 - Technical options modelling support to Trafford Council

Notice Description

Invitation for further competition under FRA081 Lot 1.Modelling and appraisal of household waste and recycling service options for Trafford Council, including performance benchmarking, cost analysis, carbon impact assessment, and evaluation of future collection scenarios to support service improvement and compliance with upcoming waste reforms. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Environmental-services./2S5J43N48Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2S5J43N48Z

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074504-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Procurement Admin
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.ngo
Contact Phone
01295 819900

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 0AH
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

CIRCULAR RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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