--- title: "Measurement and Modelling of Waste Composition in England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-04-05" --- # Measurement and Modelling of Waste Composition in England Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02d2ebc7-9898-4e8d-a280-1ef432781f4d.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Measurement and Modelling of Waste Composition in England" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aiming to enhance data on the composition of mixed waste across England. Currently at the planning stage, the engagement period concludes on 13th April 2022. The project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with the intention to procure the work in two separate Lots. Key details include a virtual Early Market Engagement Event scheduled for 13th April 2022, designed to gather input from potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, waste management, and data analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in conducting fieldwork, data modelling, and independent auditing will find this tender particularly relevant. Participating in the Early Market Engagement Event could provide valuable insights, allowing businesses to tailor their proposals to align closely with Defra's requirements and potentially secure a contract. ## Notice Defra wishes to update its data on the composition of mixed waste and use the updated information, as well as wider insights, to develop a predictive model. The waste composition fieldwork will cover mixed municipal and non-municipal wastes from up to 50 waste and recycling streams. Representative samples of waste from each stream will be sampled and sorted into materials/items using a category list supplied by Defra. Each material category sampled and sorted will be weighed. Data will be scaled up to tonnages using the EWC/LoW codes. A model will be developed using this data and a package of work investigating the drivers of waste composition. Defra will procure the work in two Lots. The first Lot will cover fieldwork and development of the model. The second Lot is to appoint an independent fieldwork auditor who will assure the processes deployed minimise the risk of errors and inaccuracies in the data. Additional information: Defra would like to invite interested suppliers to join an Early Market Engagement Event, in order to share a draft of the Specification and gather feedback on specific elements, which will help shape our requirement. If you are interested in participating in this event, please email leonie.cormac@defra.gov.uk by Tuesday 12/04/2022 (12:00). A maximum of two participants from each organisation may join the event. The event will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams and is scheduled for 16:00 - 17:00 on Wednesday 13th April 2022. A copy of the draft Specification will be shared after the call. Please note, the call will be recorded and transcribed, with the intention that it is shared with those interested parties who are unable to attend the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44090e59-67e7-424f-86c3-b3aa3b0829f8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2022 at 10:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44090e59-67e7-424f-86c3-b3aa3b0829f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44090e59-67e7-424f-86c3-b3aa3b0829f8 5th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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