Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/240527510184138C3B3B
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
A resource consumption footprint / baseline and methodology
Reference number
ITT_10875
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90700000 - Environmental services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Our annual operating costs are £1.3billion and our supply chain spend is approximately
£700million. We have previously carried out work to quantify and value the impacts
associated with the Environment Agency’s procurement decisions. Our supply chain
accounts for 62% of our sustainability impacts.
In terms of spend and sustainability impact our high impact areas are construction (of
coastal & flood defences, and assets (e.g. pumping stations), fleet and IT. We also use
common category goods including but not limited to clothing & PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) and furniture. We also have a significant laboratory service in place.
The Environment Agency (EA) has an ambitious sustainability strategy eMission2030 which
addresses the 4 pillars of sustainability:
• Responding to the climate emergency - net zero by 2030
• Optimising our use of resources – moving from a linear to a circular business model
• Delivering environmental net gain
• Benefitting people and communities - social value
2
This brief focuses on “resource optimisation and our goal to move from a linear to a
circular economy model.”
To do this, we need to understand the impact of what the Environment Agency currently
uses in terms of resources, so that we can act and measure our progress. This work will:
a. form the foundation of our transition from a linear to a circular business model
b. the resource consumption footprint will provide the evidence to drive change in
buying habits.
c. by setting a baseline and collecting data, it will allow us to implement CE practises in
subsequent years and be able to measure progress and set out our future
aspirations.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Environment Agency (EA) has an ambitious sustainability strategy eMission2030 which
addresses the 4 pillars of sustainability:
• Responding to the climate emergency - net zero by 2030
• Optimising our use of resources – moving from a linear to a circular business model
• Delivering environmental net gain
• Benefitting people and communities - social value
2
This brief focuses on “resource optimisation and our goal to move from a linear to a
circular economy model.”
To do this, we need to understand the impact of what the Environment Agency currently
uses in terms of resources, so that we can act and measure our progress. This work will:
a. form the foundation of our transition from a linear to a circular business model
b. the resource consumption footprint will provide the evidence to drive change in
buying habits.
c. by setting a baseline and collecting data, it will allow us to implement CE practises in
subsequent years and be able to measure progress and set out our future
aspirations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-024242
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 October 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Environment Agency
London
Country
United Kingdom