Planning

Reducing single use plastics

NWSSP

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Summary of the contracting process

The NWSSP (NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership) is initiating a procurement process focused on reducing single-use plastics in the Microbiology laboratories across NHS Wales. The project, which is currently in the planning stage, aims to engage external contractors to conduct a research project and provide an evaluation report and case study. This tender, titled "Reducing single use plastics," has a budget of £25,000 and is categorized under research consultancy services. The project aligns with Public Health Wales’ Decarbonisation Action Plan and seeks to identify sustainable alternatives and assess the emissions and cost implications. Interested parties should note that this process aims to advance substantial environmental changes within the health sector and is expected to have a significant impact by 2023.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, environmental sustainability, and waste reduction to participate in a project that aims to promote the adoption of sustainable practices within healthcare settings. Companies with experience in providing innovative solutions for waste management, particularly in laboratory environments, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to not only contribute to important environmental objectives but also to establish themselves within the growing market for sustainable health services and contribute to the broader climate change agenda in the NHS.

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Notice Title

Reducing single use plastics

Notice Description

Microbiology laboratories have become heavily dependent on single use plastic items over the past five to ten years due to change in work practices, materials available and Health and Safety requirements.With Health Boards and Trusts developing Decarbonisation Action Plans to reduce emissions, one of the biggest challenges will be identifying opportunities to switch some of the items used in the laboratories for more sustainable products.Funding is sought to undertake a research project with external consultants to review the single use plastic, high waste items and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the laboratories and research suitable sustainable alternatives, and calculate the emissions and cost savings and impacts of the materials.The project will drive implementation to support delivery of actions identified within PHW's Decarbonisation Action Plan, reducing emissions in the Microbiology Laboratories and identifying where emissions cannot be reduced to help inform targets and actions when developing future decarbonisation plans.The project will support engagement and behaviour change activity to help embed the climate change agenda within the organisation, supporting the Microbiology service area to be able to participate in this agenda, while also meeting Health & Safety requirements etc.The project is innovative and will provide a best practice case study to support reduction of emissions and single use items in Health Boards and Trusts (Laboratories) across NHS Wales.The project will support Public Health Wales' commitment to reduce/ remove single use plastic items by 2023.PS25,000Funding will be used to cover the cost of an external contractor to undertake a research project and provide an evaluation report and case study.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123541.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-123541
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123541
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NWSSP
Contact Name
Mrs Amy Slocombe
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4TT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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