- Lot 1. Business waste collections:
- Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis:
- Lot Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor
- Lot 4. Lot 4: Waste Prevention
- Lot 5. Lot 5: Other waste streams (non-household similar)
Scope
Description
WRAP is preparing to launch a tender exercise for a framework to provide high quality technical advisor services to enable WRAP to provide valuable policy, support and evidence in the area of Waste and Resource Management, that can be applied to one or more of our core sector programme areas and one or more of our key stakeholder audiences. The intention is to go live with the tender within the next 7 days (but this not guaranteed).
The work assigned through the framework involves providing technical advice and assumptions as well as a quality assurance role in projects that WRAP has scheduled in to deliver.
The advisors appointed to the framework shall have:
Expertise and experience in the sector and specialism they have indicated,
Significant demonstrable skills,
Evidence of acting as a lead technical advisor in the delivery of related projects, and
Been involved in relevant published work.
This is anticipated to be an Open Framework Agreement, which will operate for a maximum of 8 years. A new procurement exercise will be run prior to each 2-year re-opening window to allow new suppliers to apply. Existing suppliers will remain on the Framework for the full duration, subject to performance and continued eligibility. Re-openings will be conducted via a new procurement process under the Open Framework provisions of the UK Procurement Act 2023.
Organisations may apply to be on more than one lot if they wish and they have relevant experience.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Waste-analysis-services./Z4CVQ7RRB8
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Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £760,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Business waste collections:
Description
Business Waste Collections - Providing modelling, assumptions, market intelligence and insights for non-household municipal and commercial waste.
Lot value (estimated)
- £440,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 October 2027 to 24 October 2033
- 6 years
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis:
Description
Design/re-design of complex tools designed for waste and resource management scenario modelling (e.g. on-line/spreadsheet/database)
On-going support of developed models, including providing training for relevant internal staff
Advise on approaches to improve efficiency of current models.
Developing a range of tools to support businesses, public sector and consumers on decision making related to waste and resource management.
Lifecycle Assessment
Data visualisation ability
Routing modelling capability
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor
Description
Planning and permitting support
Review process impacts on facilities and re-processors from accepting a wider range of material feedstocks from both household and business waste sectors.
Waste infrastructure technical advice and support
Organics standards technical advice and support
Waste infrastructure mapping and analysis
Infrastructure scoping and development costs
Technical specifications on dry recyclable material preferences/ mixes
Template contract specification - dry recyclate sorting / processing, food waste processing and structured agreements for Non-Household Municipal Food Waste to prevent contamination
Support in determining what works would likely be required to existing depot and WTS waste transfer station assets to support the collection of food waste.
Gather infrastructure related data as required
Support in determining bulking and haulage requirements
Survey development, surveying, assessment and analysis
General Technical Advice
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4: Waste Prevention
Description
Review assumptions on the prevention of waste from households and businesses.
Critically review and comment on waste strategies and Local Authority plans that feature a range of prevention activities.
The prevention areas could include but are not limited to activities such as home composting, repair and re-use initiatives, bulky items, and furniture re-distribution schemes.
General Technical advice
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5: Other waste streams (non-household similar)
Description
Review assumptions on waste arisings generated from sources that are not similar in composition to household waste. These arisings would be expected to be from Industrial, hazardous, agricultural, and clinical waste sectors.
Knowledge of the management and treatment options of other waste streams mentioned above,
Review assumptions on relevant materials,
Gather insights and additional data on material streams
Provide insights on collection, treatment and disposal systems,
Advise on approaches to analysing impacts on collection, treatment and disposal systems from policy reforms.
To peer review yield assumptions used in analyses for a range of materials, collections systems, treatment options and disposal routes.
Survey development, surveying, assessment and analysis
Quality assurance and Peer Review Services
General Technical Advice
Lot value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2033
- Possible extension to 25 October 2033
- 8 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Opening every 2 years as an open framework
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
25 October 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Once the framework contracts have been awarded, WRAP project teams will be able to call off from the framework using one of the following processes:
Direct Award
Assignments may be awarded by direct award in exceptional circumstances if the value of the brief is less than £15k.
We will implement a Direct Award approach, allowing the Project Team to allocate awards based on specific project needs, as well as a predetermined ranking, if required. This method ensures flexibility and responsiveness to unique project requirements.
Award Criteria can include, but not limited to:
Relevant Skills and Experience
Day Rate
Location
To maintain fairness and transparency, each award decision will be thoroughly justified based on the above criteria.
Mini Competition / Invitation to Further Competition
Most assignments on this framework, regardless of value, will be awarded based on a mini competition.
When a mini competition is carried out, all suppliers within the relevant Lot will be invited to bid for the requirement.
Suppliers will be evaluated against the criteria included in the mini competition documents and the highest scoring supplier will be awarded the contract
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Business waste collections:
Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis:
Lot Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor
Lot 4. Lot 4: Waste Prevention
Lot 5. Lot 5: Other waste streams (non-household similar)
Due diligence for these will be detailed in the phase one selection questionnaire
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Business waste collections:
Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis:
Lot Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor
Lot 4. Lot 4: Waste Prevention
Lot 5. Lot 5: Other waste streams (non-household similar)
Outlined in the ITT
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Business waste collections:
Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis:
Lot Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor
Lot 4. Lot 4: Waste Prevention
Lot 5. Lot 5: Other waste streams (non-household similar)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 July 2025
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 August 2025, 11:45pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Access Code: X23Z854373
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 August 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Business waste collections:
Lot 2. Model Development, Investment appraisal and cost benefit analysis:
Lot Lot 3. Materials Recycling Facilities & Organics (waste treatment infrastructure and UK re-processor
Lot 4. Lot 4: Waste Prevention
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price as laid out in WRAP's costing matrix, calculating average day rates | Price | 40% |
| For each of the requirements listed in ITT, explain your approach for delivering the service for the specific lot using recent relevant examples to demonstrate your expertise. | Quality | 25% |
| Describe the project team that would manage and deliver the work, identifying team structure and the allocation of roles within the project. | Quality | 10% |
| Explain your approach for project, team and framework management. | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value - EDI and Carbon Reduction | Quality | 10% |
| Demonstrate your understanding of the framework (and the specific lot you are applying for), what we are trying to achieve and why. | Quality | 5% |
Lot 5. Lot 5: Other waste streams (non-household similar)
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price as laid out in WRAP's costing matrix, calculating average day rates | Price | 40% |
| or each of the requirements listed in ITT, explain your approach for delivering the service for the specific lot using recent relevant examples to demonstrate your expertise. | Quality | 25% |
| Describe the project team that would manage and deliver the work, identifying team structure and the allocation of roles within the project. | Quality | 10% |
| Explain your approach for project, team and framework management. | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value - EDI and Carbon Reduction | Quality | 10% |
| Demonstrate your understanding of the framework (and the specific lot you are applying for), what we are trying to achieve and why. | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Standard risk of delays due to funding
WRAP cannot guarantee the amount per lot will be the exact amount/value of work called off from the framework.
Certain elements of the scope may be subject to change
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Waste & Resources Action Programme
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTJ-5948-ZJZV
Ground Floor, 19 George Street
Banbury
OX16 0AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)