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title: "Smart Waste Tracking, Govtech Catalyst Challenge"
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# Smart Waste Tracking, Govtech Catalyst Challenge

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c8a6459-6a66-4a5e-a11b-606f05342de7

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the tender titled "Smart Waste Tracking, Govtech Catalyst Challenge." This initiative falls under the research and experimental development services category and is located in London, England. The procurement method involves an R&D exemption of regulation 14 of Public Contract Regulations, and the tender has completed all phases, with the award notice published on 19th March 2019. The contract period ran from 3rd December 2018 to 14th March 2019, with a total value of £66,167.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in innovative waste management solutions. Companies capable of developing technologies that track and optimise waste flow through the economy will find this contract appealing. The emphasis on environmental sustainability and resource productivity also provides a platform for businesses aligned with government initiatives aimed at innovation in waste management.

## Notice

To research and demonstrate the technical feasibility of an innovative solution: - To record and track individual movements of waste through the economy so that we know more about the types and amounts of waste generated, what is done to it, and where it ends up - That could help maximise the value we extract from our resources and boost innovation and productivity whilst minimising damage to the environment. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. " For this contract an advert was placed on the Gov.UK website by Innovate UK https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e997fc0-50e3-4726-859a-0ee05883cbac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - R&D exemption of regulation 14 of Public Contract Regulations applies |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 14 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,167 |
| 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 | TOPOLYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2019 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e997fc0-50e3-4726-859a-0ee05883cbac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e997fc0-50e3-4726-859a-0ee05883cbac
  19th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab7dc404-08d8-4a34-9fb2-57988e31a992
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## Notice URLs

- https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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