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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Monitoring and Verification Programme Prior Information Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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23 May 2023 at 11:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a Prior Information Notice for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Monitoring and Verification Programme. This research services tender aims to procure a contractor to monitor atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations in various locations, providing data for independent verification of the UK greenhouse gas emissions inventory. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for the 15th of August 2023. BEIS is encouraging a broad consortium approach to widen engagement in this area.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in research services related to monitoring atmospheric gas concentrations and verifying emissions inventories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The outputs from the programme will include atmospheric gas concentration data, modelling for UK emissions, and analysis comparing the data to the UK inventory. Interested parties should note that an upcoming supplier event is scheduled for the 15th of June, with registration required by the 12th of June to participate in 1:1 slots with the BEIS team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Monitoring and Verification Programme Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

DESNZ is seeking to procure a contractor to monitor atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations for all the principal gases reported in the UK greenhouse gas emissions inventory. The data will provide independent verification of the inventory. The contractor will monitor, at a minimum, the gases listed in the UNFCCC guidelines for reporting under the Paris Agreement, and in addition, CFCs and hydrogen. They will use the data to infer Northern Hemisphere background concentrations and UK emissions; geographical distributions; and where possible, disaggregation of emissions by source sector. The supplier will implement an iterative, continuous programme of improvements, and will work towards annual UK emissions estimates for hydrogen. The contractor will compare trends in the data to what is reported in the UK inventory and use the data to identify areas for improvement in the inventory. DESNZ is looking to widen engagement in this area and would encourage a broad consortium approach. The outputs from the programme will be: Atmospheric gas concentration data, covering (as a minimum) the gases covered in UNFCCC guidelines for reporting under the Paris Agreement (these are CO2, CH4, N2O, PFCs, HFCs, NF3, and SF6), molecular hydrogen (H2), and CFCs. Modelling of the data to infer UK emissions and their geographical distribution, on temporal scales that are comparable to, or better than, those reported in Annex 6 of the UK's National Inventory Report. Analysis comparing absolute values and trends in this data to what is reported in the inventory, and analysis of the drivers behind discrepancies between verification and inventory data. Implementation of an iterative, continuous programme of improvements, including working to incorporate new data sources for the sectoral apportionment of methane. Scoping of, and work towards, producing an annual UK emissions estimate for hydrogen. Note the budget does not include funds earmarked for the purchase of measurement equipment. Additional information: DESNZ is holding a supplier event on Thursday 15th June at 10am. Please register your interest for the event by 5pm on Monday 12th June by sending your name, email, organisation and job title to greenhousegas.statistics@beis.gov.uk, indicating whether you would like to book a 15-minute 1:1 slot with a member of the DESNZ team; these are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

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/90f84c9e-c23b-4028-a963-84dfe1a85fe6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
greenhousegas.statistics@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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