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# West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e440980e-a4d3-47a2-9263-47804f5f09d2

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded a contract for the "West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator" project to International Synergies Limited (ISL). The project involves creating a cross-sector network of businesses in the West Midlands engaged in mutually beneficial resource exchanges. The contract, valued at 349,958 GBP, commenced on 19th March 2024 and includes options for extension till March 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on 25th January 2024.

This opportunity, initiated by WMCA, is ideal for businesses involved in consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The focus on circular economy practices opens avenues for innovation and collaboration within the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this project. Interested parties should consider engaging in resource matching workshops and contribute to the creation of an online tracking tool for synergies realised from waste products and resources.

## Notice

The WMCA's circular economy area includes the delivery of an industrial symbiosis programme as a priority action. Industrial symbiosis involves the direct re-use of one company's waste streams as another's raw materials, reprocessing of by-products or sharing underutilised power, water and/or steam. In 2022, the WMCA produced a business case for investment which outlined the benefits for the region in the delivery of an industrial symbiosis programme. This contract requirement represents the next step for the WMCA for the delivery of a "demonstrator project" in the West Midlands. A "demonstrator project" refers to a trial or pilot used to establish the best way to deliver a programme and how the government may fund or expand it in the future. This project will seek to create a cross-sector network of businesses in the region who are engaging in the mutually beneficial exchange of waste products and resources. The successful supplier of this commission is expected to help deliver these aims via the following activities: Identifying and approaching businesses that could contribute to, and benefit from, the project. Organising, hosting, and facilitation of resource matching workshops between key stakeholders. Maintenance of an online tool to track realised synergies, including the types and volume of synergies realised and the businesses involved. Creation and maintenance of an innovation project portfolio, working with participating businesses to identify the current and future challenges that could be overcome through increased investment in research and innovation. Following a competitive tender exercise undertaken using WMCAs Bravo Solutions e-portal and a thorough review of tender submissions, the proposal put forward by International Synergies Ltd (ISL) was the most economically advantageous, and therefore represented the best solution for the WMCA and the fulfilment of our requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf0b29-1c61-4407-858d-a5b3c2e44a69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £349,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,958 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SYNERGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf0b29-1c61-4407-858d-a5b3c2e44a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecf0b29-1c61-4407-858d-a5b3c2e44a69
  21st June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmca.org.uk

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