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title: "The Role of Warranties and Guarantees in Improving Resource Efficiency"
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# The Role of Warranties and Guarantees in Improving Resource Efficiency

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90822633-da38-4d1b-a135-9ec5dc530d68

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for research and development services related to improving resource efficiency. The tender, titled "The Role of Warranties and Guarantees in Improving Resource Efficiency" falls under the CPV classification for research and development services. The contract value is £48,912.42 in GBP, with a procurement method of direct single tender action. The contract period runs from 23rd February 2024 to 31st May 2024.

This procurement opportunity, initiated through a tender process, presents potential for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in projects focusing on resource efficiency. Companies well-versed in product design, waste prevention, and environmental impact assessments would be suitable candidates to compete for this contract. The University of Exeter, acting as the buyer and supplier, aims to explore innovative approaches that promote longer product lifecycles and reduce environmental footprints through this award.

## Notice

We seek to understand the potential for varied approaches to the provision and communication of warranties and guarantees to support longer product lifetimes & better value for consumers; the impact (if any) on product design; the potential for waste prevention and reduction to environmental and carbon footprints across their full lifecycle. We also wish to be appraised of the potential unintended consequences, for example longer warranties simply leading to more replacements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccbf1e9-bc58-4d60-bcad-6625c3842dbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,912 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| 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 EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccbf1e9-bc58-4d60-bcad-6625c3842dbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccbf1e9-bc58-4d60-bcad-6625c3842dbd
  6th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e5d17d8-7ba9-44d5-8ae3-2c361e39b9aa
  Short_Form Contract Amended_Redacted

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