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title: "Research into Life Cycle Analysis of Nappies/Absorbent Hygiene Products"
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# Research into Life Cycle Analysis of Nappies/Absorbent Hygiene Products

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1ef41c6-7b41-4ec7-9afa-dc3891016b1e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking bids for "Research into Life Cycle Analysis of Nappies/Absorbent Hygiene Products." This tender falls under the services category within the research and development industry, and it was published on 12 November 2020. The tender period concluded on 10 December 2020, leading to a contract that commenced on 6 January 2021 and will last until 31 March 2021. It was conducted via an open procedure, allowing below-threshold applications from interested suppliers across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in environmental research and consultancy services, to engage in impactful projects related to sustainable product analysis. Businesses with expertise in analysing waste management and life cycle assessments could benefit from competing for this contract, showcasing their capabilities in contributing to the government's understanding of the environmental impacts of nappy and absorbent hygiene product usage. With the emphasis on sustainability, firms that can provide innovative solutions and research methodologies may find advantageous prospects in this procurement process.

## Notice

Defra seeks to understand the relative environmental impacts, including carbon costs, of (i) disposable versus washable nappies through a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), considering 3 scenarios: landfill (current model), recycling systems and models for washable nappies, and (ii) disposable versus reusable Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs) considering landfill, recycling systems and alternative product models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633420e3-5729-4158-b955-9d76eb97c526 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,575 |
| 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 | GIRAFFE INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633420e3-5729-4158-b955-9d76eb97c526
- 12 Nov 2020 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f60a0-658a-460a-870d-839c5fb52305

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633420e3-5729-4158-b955-9d76eb97c526
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f60a0-658a-460a-870d-839c5fb52305
  12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d7f5ea0-5c67-4a8a-b247-a65ce1d8deec
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