--- title: "An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE" published: "2025-12-01" --- # An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl Buyer: VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b0b.json) ## Summary The procurement process, entitled "An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl," was spearheaded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, which operates under the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, based in Addlestone and London, respectively. The initiative is aimed at the research and development consultancy services sector and was intended to investigate the feasibility of using recycled materials in veterinary pharmaceutical packaging. The procurement process reached its Tender stage, with the notice initially published on 21st October 2025 and closing on 21st November 2025. Unfortunately, the tender process has been completed without awarding any contract as no bids were received by the closing date. The geographical focus for delivery is within the United Kingdom. This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of research and development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in plastic recycling technologies and sustainability. Firms focusing on advancing materials science or environmental assessment could have contributed valuable expertise to this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would have been ideally positioned to benefit given the structured opportunity for open competition and clear focus on sustainability and innovation. While the tender was cancelled due to lack of bids, such an initiative indicates an ongoing demand for solutions within the UK's £72,000 budget range, offering future opportunities in this field. ## Notice An Investigation into the Effects of the Tertiary Recycling Process on the Quality and Safety of Plastics The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), introduced in the UK in 2022, aims to reduce plastic waste by promoting the use of recycled materials in plastic packaging. However, pharmaceutical primary packaging remains comprised of solely virgin (newly produced) materials. This is because the use of recycled plastics in primary packaging is largely prohibitive, due to concerns that degradation products will be present in the recycled plastic. While the industry is aware that degradation products exist, these have never been fully investigated. The VMD is launching this call for interest to undertake research to identify and quantify the degradation products that occur during the tertiary recycling procedure and evaluate the potential for the use of recycled materials in veterinary pharmaceutical primary packaging. The aims of this research ### Planning Information This notice is to highlight that the Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) wishes to undertake research into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycling process of pharmaceutical blister packaging and would like for interested suppliers to register their interest by emailing emily.hayes@defra.gov.uk by 17:00 on Thursday 18 September 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078392-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,000 | | Lots value | £72,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS; Missing | | Locality | ADDLESTONE | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT15 3LS | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2025 at 10:49 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078392-2025 - 21 Oct 2025 at 11:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067083-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 08:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053377-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045099-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078392-2025 1st December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067083-2025 21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053377-2025 3rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045099-2025 1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6462 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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