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title: "Research into the Economic, Environmental and Social Opportunities around Options with Scrap Metal, Particularly Steel"
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# Research into the Economic, Environmental and Social Opportunities around Options with Scrap Metal, Particularly Steel

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41e82a89-a4dc-447f-9349-0c5a84aa2bb6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involved a contract for research into the economic, environmental, and social opportunities related to scrap metal, particularly steel. This process was an open procedure below the threshold, culminating in a tender that ended on 18 March 2020. The award for the contract, valued at £39,969, was granted to the University of Warwick, with the contract period spanning from 11 May 2020 to 10 August 2020. The project's delivery addresses included locations across the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) specialising in research services related to environmental studies and the steel industry. Businesses that have expertise in conducting detailed research or analysis in similar fields would be well-suited to participate in future procurement processes. Furthermore, organisations able to demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainability in scrap metal could effectively capitalise on the outcomes of this contract to enhance their service offerings and secure similar contracts moving forward.

## Notice

Contract Award for Research into the Economic, Environmental and Social Opportunities around Options with Scrap Metal, Particularly Steel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f8b278-5497-4ebf-8085-e4025e4348ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 10 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,969 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,969 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f8b278-5497-4ebf-8085-e4025e4348ed
- 10 Jun 2020 at 19:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f8b278-5497-4ebf-8085-e4025e4348ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f8b278-5497-4ebf-8085-e4025e4348ed
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cf7fd46-71c6-4103-9c06-5afa1b068daf
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