--- title: "WEEE - Research to identify and address gaps in existing WEEE data relevant to the ongoing policy review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-12-13" --- # WEEE - Research to identify and address gaps in existing WEEE data relevant to the ongoing policy review Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b79f5c5-994a-439a-9fcc-ea4d96a9a703.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on a tender titled "WEEE - Research to identify and address gaps in existing WEEE data relevant to the ongoing policy review." This process falls under the services category and is classified under research and development services. It is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11th January 2022. Relevant details regarding the procurement process include an open procedure method due to the below-threshold nature of the contract, with the contract period commencing on 21st January 2022 and concluding on 29th April 2022. This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in research and development, data analysis, or related consultancy services. Companies that can gather quantitative evidence, navigate the evolving regulations related to online marketplaces, and enhance compliance with environmental obligations will be particularly well-suited to participate. The increase in online sales, accelerated by recent market trends, creates a pressing need for innovative solutions to manage and report WEEE data, making this a prime opportunity for businesses targeting the sustainability sector. ## Notice Defra is considering imposing new financial obligations on online marketplaces and fulfilment houses since they play such a significant role in the marketing and supply of equipment - often on behalf of overseas sellers. Significant amounts of equipment are sold via Online Marketplaces and this amount is set to increase, with the coronavirus pandemic further accelerating the trend towards online shopping. This significant growth can be attributed to the fact that leading distributors and retailers have expanded their internet presence in recent years as well as overseas players using the internet to access the UK market, Transactional websites, and the move towards 'omni-channel' services are commonplace. A significant proportion of this equipment will contain batteries and, of course, batteries can also be purchased directly through online marketplaces. Under the WEEE Regulations, a producer is defined as a business who places equipment on the UK market and is either: - manufactured and sold EEE under your own brand in the UK; - resold equipment made by someone else under your own brand (if a company's own brand appears exclusively on the equipment, they are the producer); - imported equipment on a commercial basis to the UK ; - established outside of the UK and supply directly to the UK market by distance selling (for example, online, mail order or by phone). Aim of the research To gather quantitative evidence needed for the Impact Assessment about; 1. New obligation in which online marketplaces take on new "producer obligations" 2. Strengthen retailer/seller/ (internet sellers) obligations (take-back) and re-use 3. New obligation in which producers finance the cost of bulky waste collections currently undertaken by local authorities ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b942f1ae-d3b4-4379-b8bd-864ebea75ef9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b942f1ae-d3b4-4379-b8bd-864ebea75ef9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b942f1ae-d3b4-4379-b8bd-864ebea75ef9 13th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d709e87b-d1d0-46a0-9562-b1e19b8a1b5f n/a - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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