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Industrial Decarbonisation Market Mechanisms Regulatory Support 24-28

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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31 Jul 2024 at 15:24

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22 Jul 2024 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in Bristol, is conducting an environmental services procurement titled "Industrial Decarbonisation Market Mechanisms Regulatory Support 24-28." This project, valued at £9.5 million, aims to support regulatory and administrative operations related to UK Government and International climate policies. This procurement falls under the industry category of Environmental Issues Consultancy Services (CPV: 90713000) and will be carried out through an open procedure. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The recent award was granted to Jacobs UK Ltd and ICF Consulting Services Ltd, with crucial activities targeting various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Key supplier criteria include expertise in emissions trading, climate change agreements, and energy-saving schemes.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with a robust background in energy-intensive sectors and climate change regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial due to its scale and the emphasis on flexible resource management, the integration of Artificial Intelligence, and alignment with the Environment Agency’s operational culture. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions and adapting to fluctuating resource demands will be well-suited to compete, leveraging this contract for substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industrial Decarbonisation Market Mechanisms Regulatory Support 24-28

Notice Description

1. Overview: 1.1 The Climate Change Trading and Regulatory Services (CCTRS) team is a busy department with approximately 100 staff. We are part of National Operations and we regulate and administer various UK Government and International climate change policies. We are currently seeking support for our permitting and business as usual activities and our auditing work. There will also be times where we may have specific technical questions where we will require expert advice. 1.2 We are looking for suppliers that are able to: * provide the right people, with the right skills, at the right time and within our budget; * evidence an excellent level of experience of working in relevant industries and sectors, including a diverse range of energy intensive sectors; * react to our increasing and decreasing resource needs; * work effectively with us through excellent communication, planning and act upon feedback; * be innovative, efficient and effective and support us in identifying opportunities to implement Artificial Intelligence; * demonstrate that their culture aligns with our own. 1.3 Suppliers are required to have a detailed working knowledge of the main regimes identified as essential in the lot they are bidding for. * For Lot 1A, a working knowledge of the Emissions Trading System is essential. A working knowledge of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation would be desirable. * For Lot 1B - A working knowledge of the Climate Change Agreements is essential. * For Lot 1C - A working knowledge of the F-Gas and Ozone Depleting Substances regulations is essential. A working knowledge of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism would be desirable. * For Lot 2, a working knowledge of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme and the Climate Change Agreements is essential. A working knowledge of the Emissions Trading System would be advantageous. * For Lot 3, a detailed technical knowledge of the Industrial Decarbonisation market mechanisms we administer The total approved maximum value for all six contracts if PS9.5m. A value has been allocated to each supplier & lot, but this is a best guess at this stage. This notice is for the award of PS9.5m across all lots and all four years of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b7ced4b-4780-4cf6-ae94-b2a82df32a01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e51c3b4-b8ee-4f7e-8607-fa0b268f5c25
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 years
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
Pippa Hicks
Contact Email
pippa.hicks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07900667583

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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