Measurement and Modelling of Waste Composition in England

A Prior Information Notice
by DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Future Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
2M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
05 Apr 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

London

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Defra wishes to update its data on the composition of mixed waste and use the updated information, as well as wider insights, to develop a predictive model. The waste composition fieldwork will cover mixed municipal and non-municipal wastes from up to 50 waste and recycling streams. Representative samples of waste from each stream will be sampled and sorted into materials/items using a category list supplied by Defra. Each material category sampled and sorted will be weighed. Data will be scaled up to tonnages using the EWC/LoW codes. A model will be developed using this data and a package of work investigating the drivers of waste composition.

Lot Division

1 Develop a model to predict and forecast waste composition for all EWC/LoW codes, based on extensive new data gathering

Lot 1 is divided into four packages of work (WPs), with design and reporting included within each. Overall project management should be shown as a separate package of work (i.e. WP5). o WP 1 covers the collection of new primary data using scientific measurement methods, often referred to as ‘waste composition analysis.’ It also includes gathering and collating secondary data. o WP 2 involves desk-based and potentially primary research into the drivers of waste composition. o WP 3 combines the outputs of WPs 1 and 2 to create a predictive model. o WP 4 reviews the approaches used in the project, looks forward, to new methods of generating measurement-based data on the composition of waste, and makes recommendations for future programmes of work, including anything that may be needed for delivering our collection and packaging reforms (DRS, EPR and consistency). o WP5 is for management activities.
2 Fieldwork quality assurance

Lot 2 is to appoint a fieldwork quality auditor. The successful supplier will be responsible for assuring that delivery of the fieldwork is in line with the quality assurance standards set out by the successful Lot 1 contractor.

CPV Codes

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

Defra would like to invite interested suppliers to join an Early Market Engagement Event, in order to share a draft of the Specification and gather feedback on specific elements, which will help shape our requirement. If you are interested in participating in this event, please email leonie.cormac@defra.gov.uk by Tuesday 12/04/2022 (12:00). A maximum of two participants from each organisation may join the event. The event will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams and is scheduled for 16:00 – 17:00 on Wednesday 13th April 2022. A copy of the draft Specification will be shared after the call. Please note, the call will be recorded and transcribed, with the intention that it is shared with interested parties who are unable to attend the event.

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