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Market study of coffee logs and other new and emerging fuels

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Jan 2022 at 19:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a market study of coffee logs and other new and emerging fuels initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, United Kingdom. This project aims to assess the market size for innovative fuels, particularly in response to regulatory changes phased in from 2021 to 2023. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the successful contract awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd on 7 January 2022. The contract period runs from 13 January 2022 to 31 March 2022, and the total value of the contract is £59,559. The project falls under the category of research and development services, and the procurement method used was an open procedure designed for above-threshold contracts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy and research sectors, particularly those focused on developing standards for sustainable fuels. Firms specialising in emissions research, product testing, and consultancy services related to environmental regulations would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative solutions to meet the increasing regulatory demands for cleaner fuel alternatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market study of coffee logs and other new and emerging fuels

Notice Description

Measures regulating the sale of fuels used for domestic burning came into force in May 2021. The aim is to shift from more to less polluting fuels, i.e. from wet wood to dry wood, and from traditional house coal to low sulphur manufactured solid fuels. The supply of traditional house coal and wet wood sold in units under 2m3 is being phased out between 2021 and 2023. Sulphur and smoke emission limits have been introduced for manufactured solid fuels. We are aware that new fuels, such as coffee logs, are entering the market. As stated in the Clean Air Strategy, the government wants to encourage innovation, but customers need to be certain that these products are safe to use and no testing standard currently exists. Further research is needed to consider the most appropriate standard for these products to ensure that health and environmental impacts are minimised. Government intends to review these fuels with a view to setting relevant standards. Currently, these fuels are exempt from the new requirements, and may continue to be sold outside Smoke Control Areas. This project is a first step in the review of these new and emerging fuels. We want to find out the size of the market for coffee logs and other emerging waste-based fuels, and how this is responding to the recently introduced new requirements. This will help us to decide the scale of the issue, and whether it is proportionate to commission further research into emissions from these fuels with a view to introducing appropriate regulations. We are aware that, since the new measures were introduced, lignite is starting be sold as a fuel for domestic burning. The new requirements do not apply to lignite, and concerns have been raised that this is a highly polluting form of coal. We are also looking for information about the size of the market and its response to the new requirements for this fuel, and any other emerging fuels such as pet coke to see whether research and possible new standards is proportionate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017ce5aa-e249-4bc4-aa90-9bf620f5ff8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d53727-a1c5-4580-b378-b7d2699e6f9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,559 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

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