--- title: "Materials Facilities: Research and Preparation of Sampling and Reporting Guidance 2023 and Inclusion)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-09-02" --- # Materials Facilities: Research and Preparation of Sampling and Reporting Guidance 2023 and Inclusion) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccadd2e4-aff1-402f-acbf-057d98fbcc11.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal has initiated a tender process for the procurement of materials facilities related to research and preparation of sampling and reporting guidance. The aim is to support the UK's Resources and Waste Strategy by enhancing sampling data on packaging waste and providing guidance on meeting regulatory requirements. The tender is classified under research and development consultancy services, with a contract period starting from October 17, 2022, to March 31, 2023, offering opportunities for SMEs. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development consultancy services within the materials facilities sector. Companies with expertise in waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract, to be awarded through further competition from the Defra RDE Framework Lot 7.1, aims to enhance data collection on packaging waste to support the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging in the UK. ## Notice Background to the requirement In December 2018, the UK Government published the Resources and Waste Strategy, setting out how we will preserve our stock of material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency, and moving towards a more circular economy. Similar papers were published by the Devolved Authorities of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland ('the DAs'). In the Strategy, the UK Government committed to several actions, including the Collection and Packaging Reforms ('CPR'). CPR comprise three interlinked projects, one of which is a UK-wide Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging ('pEPR'). To support the delivery of pEPR, enhanced sampling data on packaging waste collected, bulked, and sorted by regulated Material Facilities needs to be obtained. This enhanced data on packaging waste collected and managed will support the tonnage and quality related payment mechanisms that will be used within pEPR. The aim of this commission is to produce a new and updated Guidance Document for use in England and Wales for Materials Facilities in accordance with the Amended Regulations. This Guidance Document shall clearly set out what the Amended Regulations require and provide guidance on how Material Facilities are required to sample and report to meet the requirements. Additional information: This opportunity notice is for the purposes of transparency. The procurement is being issued via further competition from the Defra RDE Framework Lot 7.1. The opportunity is restricted to only those Suppliers currently awarded to the Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992666d4-8243-481e-a102-dc84bf4a16f2 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2022 at 15:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992666d4-8243-481e-a102-dc84bf4a16f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992666d4-8243-481e-a102-dc84bf4a16f2 2nd September 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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