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title: "RDE1008 - Research into plastic waste export and import data"
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# RDE1008 - Research into plastic waste export and import data

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48fd859-6ee6-43a1-af7c-752c5de3b8b6

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at Seacole Building, London, has recently completed a procurement process titled "RDE1008 - Research into plastic waste export and import data." This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category with a focus on evaluating plastic waste flows domestically and internationally. The contract, valued at £69,615.29, began on 21st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 24th April 2026. Awarded to WSP UK Ltd, this tender was conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Despite the project being completed, its specifications address delivery across locations including the British Overseas Territories and the UK, marking the procurement's relevance and scale.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consulting, data analysis, and waste management. Organisations with expertise in policy evaluation and international waste management practices stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders. Although this contract is not directly identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger enterprises with established frameworks and resources fitting the project requirements would find this procurement advantageous for growth and expansion in the realm of environmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Through this project we want to improve our data and understanding of current plastic waste flows, and how recent and expected domestic and international policy developments may impact these flows in the future. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfee07e-687f-4eb2-b37c-5fd7f0b81501 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,615 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfee07e-687f-4eb2-b37c-5fd7f0b81501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dfee07e-687f-4eb2-b37c-5fd7f0b81501
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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