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title: "Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 4 and Phase 5: Development Testing Protocol and Testing of Process"
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# Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 4 and Phase 5: Development Testing Protocol and Testing of Process

Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME, WRAP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0438c3

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## Summary

The Waste & Resources Action Programme, WRAP, in Banbury, UK, has completed the procurement process for the Polyolefin Challenge Test project classified under research and experimental development services. The tender, titled "Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 4 and Phase 5: Development Testing Protocol and Testing of Process," aimed to increase the confidence of the recycling industry in producing recycled polyolefin flakes meeting UK recycling standards. The procurement stage was a tender, and the contract was awarded to Nextek Limited.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the research and experimental development services sector, particularly those with expertise in recycling industry solutions. As the project focuses on developing testing protocols and refining recycling processes, businesses specializing in environmental issues consultancy services may also find this tender suitable. Interested parties should consider the active status and key dates, such as the tender period end date on 15th March 2024 and the bid opening date on 18th March 2024, to engage effectively in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Development of a Polyolefin Challenge Test designed to increase the confidence of the recycling industry to produce recycled polyolefin flake to the required level for recycled content in the UK. This project will focus on the development of the testing protocol and testing of the protocol developed and to recommend any refinements necessary.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aim of this project is to develop a Polyolefin Challenge Test designed to increase the confidence of the recycling industry to produce recycled polyolefin flakes to the required level for recycled content in the UK. This is a seven-stage process aiming to produce a dossier suitable for a reference for food-grade recycled polyolefins. This work is for Phase 4 and Phase 5 only. Background: Phase 1 - Background history. Development of Challenge Test for PET and adoption to the milk industry. Phase 2 - focus on substances that can be introduced from the packaging. Phase 3 - focus on substances that can be introduced to polyolefins by the products that are packaged in them. Phase 4 - development testing protocol. (Procurement in this work) Phase 5 - testing of the process - testing of the protocol developed in phase 4 and recommending any refinements necessary. (Procurement in this work) Phase 6 - refinement (if required). Phase 7 - Signoff - produce test protocol. The overall objective of Phase 4 is to use the information generated through Phases 1-3 (available in the appendix) and use this information to propose a protocol for testing the cleaning and decontamination efficiency of recycling processes. Phase 4 will focus on: 1. Proposing testing protocol approaches for polyolefins 2. Identify suitable surrogates by polarity, volatility and molecular weight 3. Analysing the suitability of the protocol 4. Identifying processes partners to collaborate with for testing 5. Testing with post-consumer materials (if required - some testing for contaminates on post-consumer polyolefins was completed in Phase 3 and results are available in Phase 3). 6. Analysing and modifying 7. Linking to regulatory bodies 8. Specifying testing equipment and methods Phase 5 will focus on 1. Batch testing of materials 2. Identify any gaps 3. Refine process if required 4. Wider market consultation 5. Validation of QA measures. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YW9G7MWNH3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018006-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | £192,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,667 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME, WRAP |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018006-2024
- 9 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004405-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wrap.org.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=855246977
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YW9G7MWNH3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-and-experimental-development-services./YW9G7MWNH3

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