Tender

Low carbon subsurface technologies: Identifying potential environmental impacts

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Dec 2020 at 09:39

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01 Dec 2020 at 17:15

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01 Dec 2020 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently seeking proposals for a project titled "Low carbon subsurface technologies: Identifying potential environmental impacts". This procurement falls under the 'Research services' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 4th January 2021. The successful contractor will provide a quick scoping review to identify potential environmental impacts and knowledge gaps regarding low carbon energy technologies, with a contract period commencing on 13th January 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £20,000 and the procurement method used is an open procedure, which is above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental studies or low carbon technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. Companies with expertise in environmental impact assessments, energy solutions, and emerging technologies will find this opportunity particularly beneficial in expanding their market presence and contributing to the UK’s aims of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050.

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Notice Title

Low carbon subsurface technologies: Identifying potential environmental impacts

Notice Description

"The UK is set to reduce emissions to Net Zero by 2050. To do this, and continue to meet energy demand, a wide range of low carbon energy sources are needed. This will likely include contributions from emerging technologies that make use of the deep subsurface onshore, such as energy storage (hydrogen/compressed air energy storage (CAES)/aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES)/methane) and geothermal energy. It may include technologies not currently licensed onshore such as carbon capture and storage (CCS). This project will identify, via a quick scoping review of published and grey literature, possible environmental impacts associated with emerging onshore low carbon technologies and their use of the subsurface to enable the EA to manage effectively their environmental risks and prevent unintended barriers to their development. It will: a) Conduct a quick scoping review (QSR) to identify potential environmental impacts and unintended consequences from low carbon energy technologies and their use of the deep subsurface onshore. b) Summarise and illustrate potential environmental impacts through conceptual source-pathway-receptor diagrams that can be used by the EA to understand and manage environmental risks and policy implications. c) Identify gaps in scientific knowledge and priorities for further research in this area. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to sian.loveless@environment-agency.gov.uk . Tenders to be received no later than 17:30 on January 6th 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

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