Expired contract

RDE 432 - A synthesis of evidence on innovative alternatives to fibre-composite

Details

Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Supplier(s): Eunomia Research & Consulting Limited
Value: £49,988.63
Duration: 3 months
Topic: Research and development consultancy services
Published: 3 January 2024
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

The project will be divided into 4 work packages. The first work package will entail active engagement with stakeholders to identify evidence of innovative alternatives that they are aware of. The second will involve a thorough analysis of all innovative alternatives for single-use cups, noting advantages and disadvantages as well as their suitability for the UK, including consideration of domestic recycling infrastructure. The third will involve a deeper dive into the best alternatives to single use cups, examining in depth each one's economic impact and life cycle analysis (LCA). Finally, the fourth work package relates to overall project management. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

Timeline

Completed: Award date1 December 2023
Completed: Award published3 January 2024
Current notice
Completed: Contract expiry date15 March 2024

About the buyer

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a ministerial department that also buys through agencies such as the Environment Agency, the Rural Payments Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. DEFRA also procures goods and services through the Crown Commercial Service. Existing contracts and frameworks set up under the previous procurement regulations remain valid until they expire.

Over the past 5 years, most of DEFRA's contract awards have been in research and development, construction work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

73200000 · Research and development consultancy services

Decision makers

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