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Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products

BEIS

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28 Dec 2023 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, part of BEIS, located in London, England, has initiated a tender titled "Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products". The tender falls under the research services category and has a budget of £175,000. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period closing on February 19, 2024, and the contract period scheduled from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

This tender by BEIS presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research and construction products to compete. SMEs are particularly suited for this tender, and businesses from various regions including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world can participate. By providing insights into the methodologies of Life Cycle Assessment and Inventory, the project aims to offer benchmarks, tools for assessments, and emissions comparisons using different standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products

Notice Description

This project will compare the methodology, outputs and data quality of different Life Cycle Assessment and Inventory methodologies and standards widely used for construction products, particularly iron, steel, cement, and concrete. The methodologies compared will include widely used international standards for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), the newly developed EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Methodology), and the GHG Protocol. Expected outputs include: * Infographics with benchmarks and data quality * A tool for DESNZ use to develop life cycle assessments using different methodologies (including EU CBAM and EPDs) * Comparison of life cycle emissions using different methodologies using site and modelled data * Recommended input values and benchmark data for UK and imported products The project is expected to run from April 2024 to March 2025, and the budget is a maximum of PS175k

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80deac4f-1301-40c5-83f4-2a45d6cf3493
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 (below 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
Contact Email
energyresearch@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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