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UNFCCC Inventory Review

DESNZ

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), focuses on the "UNFCCC Inventory Review." This contract pertains to the research services industry and involves the participation of UK experts to review greenhouse gas inventories of other countries as required by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The contract had a tender period that ended on 18 February 2025, and the contract period runs from 10 March 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Ricardo AEA being awarded the contract valued at £14,766.75. The work will involve locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those that are part of the UNFCCC Roster of Experts. The direct award method highlights the need for high-level expertise in greenhouse gas inventories, making it ideal for established firms with a proven track record in this field. Additionally, the opportunity is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering growth for businesses capable of supporting international climate-change commitments.

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Notice Title

UNFCCC Inventory Review

Notice Description

The requirement of this work is to facilitate and fund the participation of UK experts to review greenhouse gas inventories (GHGI) of other countries. This is required by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the international entity that administers global efforts to combat climate change. All UK experts must be on the UNFCCC Roster of Experts in order to participate, therefore this is a direct award for experts on the UNFCCC Roster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044180df-2dc6-4cd1-b6d4-37339b0c186d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c495fa-a718-4303-8063-3596145f3970
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,766 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,766 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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