Tender

Developing a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is hosting a tender titled "Developing a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will close on 17th November 2017 at 12 noon GMT. The contract is set to commence on 8th January 2018 and will run until 31st December 2019, with a total estimated value of £95,000. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals via email to the designated contact point by the deadline specified.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research, remote sensing technology, and consultancy services focusing on greenhouse gas monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as they can contribute innovative methods and technologies for assessing peatland conditions using satellite data. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate collaboration with government bodies and enhance a business's reputation in environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory

Notice Description

The UK's peatlands are a major store of carbon. This project will research and develop a new way to assess peatland condition using freely-available, weekly satellite radar data. In particular it will focus on the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar interferometry (InSAR), calibrated against data from peatland monitoring sites across the UK. Description: BEIS is looking for a contractor or contractors to develop a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory. The purpose of the project is to determine whether data from satellite radar sensors can be used to monitor the condition of the UK's peatlands and use this monitoring information as input into the national land use greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. This will enable the Government to produce a better constrained inventory for use in support of setting and tracking progress in UK Carbon Budgets as well for international reporting and policy development. Defra and the Scottish Government have commissioned research into the use of optical satellite data to characterise UK peatland condition in order to support greenhouse gas reporting. This new BEIS project will complement this research by focusing on the use of radar satellite data, which has the advantage of being able to penetrate clouds, an important issue in the UK. The project will take place from January 2018 to December 2019. The project will involve the satellite radar-based characterisation of a sample of UK peatland sites, using field micrometeorology measurements and high resolution imagery as reference data. Specifically, the project will assess the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar interferometry (InSAR) methods. The main output will be a validated method to classify the condition of peatlands using freely-available, weekly satellite data. Furthermore, the project will demonstrate that this condition information can be used to support the national greenhouse gas reporting process. Finally, the project will lay out a roadmap to implement the new method cost-effectively, including an analysis of the potential to hindcast the approach back towards 1990. The work will be carried out as a separate contract to the GHG emission inventory and projections contract that BEIS currently has with Ricardo Energy and Environment (and subcontractors the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) and Forest Research). The contractor(s) will be required to liaise with CEH and/or Forest Research concerning the relevant information already contained within the LULUCF inventory, with a view to ensuring that any potential solutions can be successfully incorporated into the inventory process in the future. Additional information: How to Apply If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to sidscienceteam@decc.gsi.gov.uk at address stipulated in the "Who to Contact" section. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions or the Short Form Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submission must be returned by email to sidscienceteam@decc.gsi.gov.uk by 12 noon GMT 17th November 2017. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on 22nd January 2018. Project completion is required by 31st December 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6ea3ee-c758-468b-aac4-96221aaa0b44
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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