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CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.3 - How can we use technology to demonstrate the commercial value of circular economy business practices?

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd · National agency

In brief

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd is looking for suppliers for research and IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £650,000 excluding VAT.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 100% · Price 0%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 297 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Zero Waste Scotland is seeking an innovative technology solution that helps businesses demonstrate the commercial value of circular economy practices and attract investment. Existing assessment tools often overlook benefits including (but not limited to) supply chain resilience, resource security, customer retention and reduced exposure to market shocks. We are looking for an intuitive, evidence-based tool that integrates the wider benefits into business and investment decisions, while generating insights to inform future support and policy development. The solution should build business and investor confidence, help accelerate adoption of circular practices and support Scotland's transition to a sustainable, circular economy.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 21 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £650,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Contract notice · notice 084933-2026

About the buyer

Zero Waste Scotland LtdLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for research

Camrosh Limited1 contract
Fractal Consulting1 contract
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd1 contract
Resource Futures Limited1 contract
Ricardo-Aea Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Zero Waste Scotland Ltd

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From notice 084933-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.