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title: "research into the socioeconomic impacts of incinerating POPs contaminated soft furnishing waste"
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# research into the socioeconomic impacts of incinerating POPs contaminated soft furnishing waste

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04fed585-e918-49b5-af32-3f61759a031f

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has awarded a contract for research into the socioeconomic impacts of incinerating POPs contaminated soft furnishing waste. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services. The tender was completed, with a contract period starting from August 3, 2022, to January 16, 2023. The tender was open with an open procedure (below threshold) as the procurement method. The tender took place in London, United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on July 18, 2022.

This tender, awarded to Wood Group UK Limited, presents opportunities for businesses specialised in research and development services. The project aims to model various waste disposal options and assess their cost implications over a 10-year period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) are deemed suitable for participation. Businesses interested in environmental research and waste management consultancy would find this tender well-suited for growth and collaboration with Defra.

## Notice

Aim To assess the cost to Local Authorities (LAs) and the investment needed to divert Domestic Seating Soft Furnishings (DSSF) waste to incineration. This involves understanding the impact on LAs, as well as any wider costs and benefits. There are multiple options that are being considered, each of which will need to be modelled. These include incinerating all DSSF, using an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scanner to identify the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) contaminated waste and incinerating the contaminated waste, and exporting the DSSF waste as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). These will be explained further in the background section. Anticipated outcomes of the project include: 1. Produce a model of each option outlining the NPVs over 10 years. The modelling should be independent to the work already completed by Defra, although Defra resource can be shared with the successful applicant. Defra's assumptions and costs can be used in the modelling, although this is not a requirement. 2. A written report meeting the objectives and requirements set out in the work packages below, which can be developed subject to regular discussions with Defra. This report needs to explain how costs and assumptions were derived. Outlining sources and research that were used and completed. The report will need to be succinct and will require a short executive summary setting out the purpose of the research, key findings and conclusions drawn.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4866b5a8-f725-4040-9515-b59fcd8a2b8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2022 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,640 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2022 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4866b5a8-f725-4040-9515-b59fcd8a2b8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4866b5a8-f725-4040-9515-b59fcd8a2b8c
  11th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1579bb5-69cb-4468-9163-e4e82dd57566
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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