--- title: "Reducing single use plastics" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123541" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123541" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123541.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123541.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NWSSP" published: "2022-07-28" --- # Reducing single use plastics Buyer: NWSSP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123541 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123541) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123541.json) ## Summary The NWSSP (NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership) is initiating a procurement process focused on reducing single-use plastics in the Microbiology laboratories across NHS Wales. The project, which is currently in the planning stage, aims to engage external contractors to conduct a research project and provide an evaluation report and case study. This tender, titled "Reducing single use plastics," has a budget of £25,000 and is categorized under research consultancy services. The project aligns with Public Health Wales’ Decarbonisation Action Plan and seeks to identify sustainable alternatives and assess the emissions and cost implications. Interested parties should note that this process aims to advance substantial environmental changes within the health sector and is expected to have a significant impact by 2023. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, environmental sustainability, and waste reduction to participate in a project that aims to promote the adoption of sustainable practices within healthcare settings. Companies with experience in providing innovative solutions for waste management, particularly in laboratory environments, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to not only contribute to important environmental objectives but also to establish themselves within the growing market for sustainable health services and contribute to the broader climate change agenda in the NHS. ## Notice Microbiology laboratories have become heavily dependent on single use plastic items over the past five to ten years due to change in work practices, materials available and Health and Safety requirements.With Health Boards and Trusts developing Decarbonisation Action Plans to reduce emissions, one of the biggest challenges will be identifying opportunities to switch some of the items used in the laboratories for more sustainable products.Funding is sought to undertake a research project with external consultants to review the single use plastic, high waste items and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the laboratories and research suitable sustainable alternatives, and calculate the emissions and cost savings and impacts of the materials.The project will drive implementation to support delivery of actions identified within PHW's Decarbonisation Action Plan, reducing emissions in the Microbiology Laboratories and identifying where emissions cannot be reduced to help inform targets and actions when developing future decarbonisation plans.The project will support engagement and behaviour change activity to help embed the climate change agenda within the organisation, supporting the Microbiology service area to be able to participate in this agenda, while also meeting Health & Safety requirements etc.The project is innovative and will provide a best practice case study to support reduction of emissions and single use items in Health Boards and Trusts (Laboratories) across NHS Wales.The project will support Public Health Wales' commitment to reduce/ remove single use plastic items by 2023.PS25,000Funding will be used to cover the cost of an external contractor to undertake a research project and provide an evaluation report and case study.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123541. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123541 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NWSSP | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4TT | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2022 at 09:57 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123541 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123541 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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