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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57d6c16e-a21e-42dc-bc73-417784b81e08

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on a tender titled "Research into the Economic, Environmental and Social Opportunities around Options with Scrap Metal, Particularly Steel". This initiative falls under the services sector, specifically within the steel industry category. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 18 March 2020. The total value of the contract is £45,000, and the project is based in London, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure classified as below threshold.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in environmental studies and economic analysis related to the steel industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages participation from various research service providers. Engaging in this project could facilitate partnerships and foster growth in the field of sustainable practices regarding scrap metal use in the UK.

## Notice

The Authority are seeking suppliers for Research into Economic, Environmental and Social Opportunities around options with scrap metal, particularly steel. Defra are seeking a researcher to research the economic, environmental and social issues and opportunities around options with scrap metal, particularly steel, including greater availability, reduced exports/ retained value, increased use in UK, the barriers to increased use, ways to overcome these, opportunities and implications for policy, including the benefits, costs and risks of any intervention and to make recommendations. The project therefore needs to also consider whether there is an environmental case for avoiding export of scrap metal and whether more scrap can be used in the UK steel sector, including in blast furnace production.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981de795-6a5d-4723-af1c-4646af9d1061 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2020 - 12 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 14622000 - Steel
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2020 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981de795-6a5d-4723-af1c-4646af9d1061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981de795-6a5d-4723-af1c-4646af9d1061
  26th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fea1406-b524-47ea-9a0c-1b57a16c63e2
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