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RDE496 Assessment of Tier 1 and Tier 2 emission factors for saltmarsh

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE496 Assessment of Tier 1 and Tier 2 emission factors for saltmarsh", classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). This contract is focused on evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows. The project, valued at £68,982.36, involves developing emission factor calculators and assessing data for replacing Tier 1 emission factors with country-specific Tier 2 data. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25th October 2024 and the contract period from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement followed a call-off from a framework agreement and is relevant to a wide range of geographical locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in greenhouse gas emissions and coastal ecosystem management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically mentioned as suitable candidates, fostering competitive participation. The involvement of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) as the awarded supplier highlights the project's emphasis on robust environmental scientific expertise, offering potential growth and collaboration prospects in the sectors of environmental science and ecological consultancy.

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Notice Title

RDE496 Assessment of Tier 1 and Tier 2 emission factors for saltmarsh

Notice Description

The IPCC's 2013 Wetland Supplement (Chapter 4, IPCC, 2014) has set out the methodological guidance for the quantification and accounting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals associated with the management (e.g., drainage, rewetting, extraction of sediment) of coastal areas, specifically mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows. However, there are major gaps in our current understanding regarding GHG emissions of these ecosystems, as well as the source of carbon within accumulated sediments. The recent report titled "Defining saltmarsh for potential inclusion in the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Inventory" by Burden et al. (in review) to the UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership, details a roadmap for saltmarshes to be included in the GHG inventory. One of the key data requirements is "Step 6: Assessment of Tier 1 and Tier 2 emission factors for saltmarsh". This proposed project will allow the development of the Emission Factors (EFs) calculators, determine uncertainties, and understand whether there is sufficient data to replace Tier 1 EFs with country-specific Tier 2 data, and if not highlight further research areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d51746-4439-4256-8299-7d5c1afd646d
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,982 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

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