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RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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19 Jul 2024 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code" in the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £109,655.10 GBP, and the tender period ended on 25th March 2024. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. This procurement process is aimed at service providers and offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, interested in environmental research and development projects.

The Environment Agency, based in London, conducted this procurement process to develop the UK Saltmarsh Code. The tender stage has now been completed, and the contract has been awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, especially those focusing on environmental projects and carbon monitoring, would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The contract involves designing monitoring procedures and producing carbon calculators, presenting a significant opportunity for organisations involved in environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code

Notice Description

During FY 23/24 (Phase 2a) we let a contract with UKCEH to launch a Beta Version of the UK domestic Saltmarsh Code, this has included the design of monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) procedures; producing carbon calculators; and exploring code governance and ownership models. As well as designing the code itself, drafting it to a pilot phase. During FY 24/25 (Phase 2b) we will expand on this work, and by Summer 2025 version 1 of the UK Saltmarsh Code will be available for pilot sites to use, following a testing stage and further development of key areas identified within Phase 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afbec792-dc77-4bc5-be46-d63a2a0a6c93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107e1612-2628-4fc8-9716-d93f7923f522
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£109,655 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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