--- title: "Request for Information -Materials System Transformation - Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME" published: "2024-09-03" --- # Request for Information -Materials System Transformation - Framework Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-790b46a0-441b-422d-8c54-c1fd937d0203.json) ## Summary The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Materials System Transformation - Framework" aimed at the usage of textiles and plastics packaging. This procurement is in the Tender stage and targets the category of research and development services along with related consultancy services. The procurement period ends on 20 September 2024, and the contract will span from 28 April 2025 to 3 May 2033. The tenders are open to organisations within the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The entire project is valued at roughly £500,000 to £1,000,000, expected to be expended across both lots within an 8-year framework contract. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services related to materials system transformation, specifically regarding textiles and plastics packaging. It's particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with the technical expertise and capacity to contribute to WRAP's strategic goals. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their market reach, enhance their service portfolio, and establish long-term partnerships with an influential public sector organisation. ## Notice This RFI is focused on Materials System Transformation, looking at the use of Textiles, and Plastics Packaging. It will assist in understanding if there is capability, capacity, and supplier interest for this work and in what areas. Questions have been included in Appendix 1 of the RFI document. If you are interested in the opportunity, please complete and return by the date included in section 5 below. WRAP makes no obligations or undertakings in any way to: go to tender; accept any RFI information received in this process; or any other commitment to suppliers whatsoever, including any intention to form a contract with any supplier for provision of the Opportunity. As we accelerate delivery in line with our strategy, we will increasingly need access to technical expertise (in the UK and Internationally). This could be a mix of Organisations who have the networks and expertise we need to advance our programmes and Individuals who can add value to the skills, knowledge and expertise of our internal teams. We anticipate the spend to be roughly PS500k-PS1,000000 across both lots, with the framework contract being a maximum of 8 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5463d86d-ed1c-4ff2-bf01-389c72e9e167 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 2 May 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX16 5BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | | Westminster constituency | Banbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2024 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5463d86d-ed1c-4ff2-bf01-389c72e9e167 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5463d86d-ed1c-4ff2-bf01-389c72e9e167 3rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./J4B2DQ7973 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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