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title: "RDE649 The use and impact of on-site food waste treatment technologies"
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# RDE649 The use and impact of on-site food waste treatment technologies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-123cf48e-6353-4f2c-a4ad-83acc92a3313

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the award stage for the contract titled "RDE649 The use and impact of on-site food waste treatment technologies". This project, within the Research and Development consultancy services industry category, aims to analyse the penetration of food disposal technologies, their environmental impact, and model these impacts for various uptake scenarios to inform policymaking. The contract, valued at £109,363.70, is set to run from 30th September 2024 to 31st July 2025 and covers multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, rest of the world, and the UK. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a planned and structured approach.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, research, and waste management technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete, given the project's focus on innovative waste treatment solutions and informed policymaking. Businesses with expertise in environmental impact assessment and those capable of providing comprehensive research and modelling services will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity.

## Notice

A project consisting of three work packages to understand the penetration of food disposal technologies (which dispel food waste to the sewer), the environmental impacts, and modelling these impacts for a series of uptake scenarios. This will inform policymaking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2f2718-5db5-4b03-8530-ff53900230bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,363 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,363 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2f2718-5db5-4b03-8530-ff53900230bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2f2718-5db5-4b03-8530-ff53900230bd
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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