---
title: "Final report of Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554b3"
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# Final report of Polyolefin Challenge Test - Phase 7

Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554b3

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Final report of Polyolefin Challenge Test – Phase 7" was initiated by the Waste & Resources Action Programme, a public undertaking based in Banbury, UK. This procurement falls under the Research services industry category and was carried out through a direct award method as part of its completion stage. The contract was awarded to Nextek, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in London, with a total value of £25,000. The contract period is scheduled from 4th August to 11th August 2025, and the contract completion was officially announced on 30th July 2025.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in scientific and technical testing services. SMEs that focus on research services, like Nextek, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the nature of the detailed and phased work involved in projects similar to the Polyolefin Challenge Test. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings or establish a niche in polymer testing and analysis will find such opportunities beneficial for growth and partnership potential in public sector ventures.

## Notice

Complete Report of Polyolefin Challenge Test including but not limited too *Detailed summary of work carried out from phases 1-5 *Refinement to consider or has been considered as project has progressed *Protocol - Guidance and learning on conducting polyolefin challenge tests *Results from on-site Polyolefin Challenge Test *Executive summary For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-services./QF4A5JA6Z7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QF4A5JA6Z7

### Procurement Information

WRAP has gone out competitively for previous phases of this project and only Nextek has responded. No other company has bid for previous works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044212-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 0AH |
| 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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044212-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035622-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044212-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035622-2025
  27th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QF4A5JA6Z7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Research-services./QF4A5JA6Z7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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