--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas ITT for the provision to provide a worldwide review (desktop study) of current restrictions by countries on single-use plastics CLiP in Belize" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2019-04-03" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Cefas ITT for the provision to provide a worldwide review (desktop study) of current restrictions by countries on single-use plastics CLiP in Belize Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1373115-39e0-45c4-8439-a0b36a655db7.json) ## Summary The Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, has initiated a public procurement process titled "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas ITT for the provision to provide a worldwide review (desktop study) of current restrictions by countries on single-use plastics CLiP in Belize." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17 April 2019. The successful tenderer will be required to conduct desktop studies that support the upcoming implementation of a ban on single-use plastics in Belize and is estimated to value between £10,000 and £25,000, with a contract period starting from 1 May 2019 to 1 September 2019. The procurement is conducted through an open method, allowing a broad range of participants to submit offers. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research, consultancy, and environmental services. Businesses with expertise in legislative frameworks around single-use plastics, as well as those experienced in conducting large-scale comparative studies, will find this procurement particularly suitable. The insights generated from the required studies could significantly influence policy recommendations in Belize while providing a valuable platform for SMEs to engage in international environmental initiatives. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 April 2019 for the following reason: The original notice was submitted with the incorrect CPV codes. Amended CPV codes are: 73110000 - Research services. 73112000 - Marine research services.Cefas requires the successful Tenderer to complete desktop studies to support CLiP activities and recommendations in Belize. Belize aims to implement a ban on types of single use plastics in April 2019 and in relation to that, the desktop studies are required to cover the following topics: 1.A worldwide review of currently implemented bans/restrictions by countries on single use plastics and/or polystyrene, their implementation and subsequent efficiency including the economic, environmental, policy and legal implications, including any recommendations for future bans. 2.A worldwide review of alternative materials now used to replace currently banned items/materials, their economic, social and environmental impacts, success of their replacement as well as a pro-cons assessment between materials. As part of this review, include the ability of countries with varying levels of waste management to sustainably process these alternative materials after use. For further details download the Tender package at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7K9R4PN6WV Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b4f6f-b2d3-463b-8c1d-4a9a3b0159ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79933000 - Design support services - 92312000 - Artistic services - 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists - 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists ## Release History - 3 Apr 2019 at 13:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b4f6f-b2d3-463b-8c1d-4a9a3b0159ab - 3 Apr 2019 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b4f6f-b2d3-463b-8c1d-4a9a3b0159ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152b4f6f-b2d3-463b-8c1d-4a9a3b0159ab 3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Cefas-ITT-for-the-provision-to-provide-a-worldwide-review-%28desktop-study%29-of-current-restrictions-by-countries-on-single-use-plastics-CLiP-in-Belize/7K9R4PN6WV Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7K9R4PN6WV ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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