--- title: "Programme of work on mixed waste composition" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034216.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-05-31" --- # Programme of work on mixed waste composition Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034216.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal focuses on a programme of work aimed at improving the understanding of mixed waste composition. The project, classified under research and development services, is set to take place in the United Kingdom. It is currently in the active tender stage, which will conclude on 4th July 2022. The contracts being offered are valued at approximately £1,800,000 and £200,000, respectively, with work scheduled to commence on 19th August 2022 and run until 31st March 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure methodology. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research, development, and consultancy services related to waste management and environmental sciences. Companies with expertise in waste composition analysis, data collection methodologies, and the development of predictive models for waste management are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. As the project aims to enhance waste analysis methodologies, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and quality assurance services will likely find this tender advantageous for growth and collaboration with governmental bodies. ## Notice The objective of this procurement is to procure two contracts to enable Defra to conduct a programme of work to improve Defra's understanding of the composition of mixed waste from households and from businesses. The first contract is the most significant and will involve 1) designing, carrying out and reporting on a programme of primary data collection, 2) carrying out research to understand the drivers of waste composition and, based on this, developing a model for updating data in years where primary data collection is not carried out and 3) conduct research to review and recommend near-market approaches to measuring the composition of waste that might make routine waste composition analysis more affordable in the future. The second contract is for a quality assurance auditor for item 1) of the first contract. ### Lot Information Develop a model to predict and forecast waste composition for all EWC/LoW codes, based on extensive new data gathering Lot 1 is divided into four packages of work (WPs), with design and reporting included within each. Overall project management should be shown as a separate package of work (i.e. WP5). Within Lot 1 there will be two distinct phases - Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 will deliver WP1-WP4 for the following waste streams: * waste and recycling collected from households * other local authority waste and recycling * waste and recycling received at sites * output and residual streams coded 19 12 12 produced from waste treatment facilities. It is anticipated that Phase 1 will run from inception in Q2 2022/23 to completion of reporting in Q4 2023/24. Phase 2 will deliver WP1-WP4 for the following waste streams (see annex 4): * Waste and recycling produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing (SICs 01-03) * Waste and recycling produced by industry (SICs 10-36) except for the waste and remediations industries * Waste and recycling produced by construction and demolition (SIC 41-43) * Waste and recycling produced by commerce (SICs 45-96) It is anticipated that Phase 2 will run from inception in Q3 2023/24 to completion of reporting in Q4 2024/25. Budgets for 2023/25 have not yet been agreed within Defra. Prior to Phase 2, Defra will have the option of enacting a break clause should budget not be made available for this work; whether Phase 2 will proceed or not will be confirmed in Q3 2023/2024. WP 1 covers the collection of new primary data using scientific measurement methods, often referred to as 'waste composition analysis.' It also includes gathering and collating secondary data. WP 2 involves desk-based and potentially primary research into the drivers of waste composition. WP 3 combines the outputs of WPs 1 and 2 to create a predictive model. WP 4 reviews the approaches used in the project, looking forward to new methods of generating measurement-based data on the composition of waste, and makes recommendations for future programmes of work, including anything that may be needed for delivering our collection and packaging reforms (DRS, EPR and consistency). All the above WPs will be underpinned by WP 5, which covers contractor project management, communication and knowledge-sharing. All deliverables for WPs 1-5 will be required for both Phases 1 and 2. Fieldwork quality assurance Lot 2 specifically exists to appoint a fieldwork quality auditor whose role will be to assure that delivery of the fieldwork is in line with the quality assurance standards set out by the successful Lot 1 contractor. This applies to fieldwork in both Phases 1 and 2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015216-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 31 May 2022 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015216-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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