Tender

Circular Economy Value Chain Modelling

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 08:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking expertise in Circular Economy Value Chain Modelling, offering a tender that falls under the services category within the research and development consultancy sector. Located in Exeter, the contracting process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for tender submissions set for 30th April 2026, and enquiries closing on 23rd April 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, targeting sub-central government authorities, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 1st June 2028. Interested parties should prepare to engage in an electronic submission process, accessible via [the procurement platform](https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104222&TID100109393&B=).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in data analysis, economic research, evaluation, and environmental consultancy services to expand their portfolios by working with a prestigious academic institution. With a contract value of £165,000 (gross £198,000), businesses that can offer robust, scalable, and analytically rigorous solutions in circular economy modelling stand to benefit from contributing to policy development and investment decisions across various sectors. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in research-driven data analysis, especially those focusing on sustainability and environmental issues, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on creating a comprehensive evidence base for industry practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Circular Economy Value Chain Modelling

Notice Description

his opportunity is for specialist expertise to support the design, analysis, modelling and implementation of Circular Economy Data Observatory outputs across multiple sectors, value chains and policy environments. The services procured under this tender will contribute to the development of a robust, scalable and analytically rigorous CE evidence base capable of informing industry practice, policy development and investment decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034003-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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