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title: "Award of contract for Scientific research comparing the impact of plastics in wet wipes with plastic-free alternatives"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Award of contract for Scientific research comparing the impact of plastics in wet wipes with plastic-free alternatives

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88de8371-bc28-4a4f-8230-21118d19497d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which recently awarded a contract for scientific research focusing on the impact of plastics in wet wipes compared to plastic-free alternatives. This project falls under the environmental services and refuse and waste-related services categories, and the contract is valued at £24,855. The contract period is set from 13th July 2022 to 13th October 2022, following an open procurement method that was completed on 24th June 2022. The tender was awarded to Water Research Centre Limited, based in Swindon, with the announcement published on 29th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and waste management services, particularly those offering innovative solutions or alternatives to plastic products. Companies that specialise in environmental consultancy, sustainable product development, or waste management services may find this an ideal opportunity to gain visibility and advance their business objectives by collaborating in similar research projects.

## Notice

Contract Awarded for Scientific research comparing the impact of plastics in wet wipes with plastic-free alternatives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133ec4e2-1204-4741-a7df-f01ba1f851b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2022 - 13 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,855 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,855 |
| 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 | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133ec4e2-1204-4741-a7df-f01ba1f851b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133ec4e2-1204-4741-a7df-f01ba1f851b2
  29th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb779794-3006-4046-b9cf-dfc73f472ee6
  n/a

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