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MARKET STUDY OF COFFEE LOGS AND OTHER NEW AND EMERGING FUELS

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Nov 2021 at 17:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking submissions for a market study on "Coffee Logs and Other New and Emerging Fuels." This procurement falls under the market research services category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The open tender process commenced on 12th November 2021, with a submission deadline set for 3rd December 2021. Following the evaluation, the contract period will begin on 6th January 2022 and run until 31st March 2022. This initiative is part of the government's effort to refine regulations surrounding the sale of domestic fuels and to assess the market's response to new standards aimed at reducing pollution.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in market research, particularly those focused on environmental studies and alternative fuels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on innovation and safety standards for new fuel products. Engaging in this market study can pave the way for businesses to align themselves with government regulations and effectively position themselves within the emerging fuels sector, thus fostering potential growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET STUDY OF COFFEE LOGS AND OTHER NEW AND EMERGING FUELS

Notice Description

Measures regulating the sale of fuels used for domestic burning came into force in May 2021. The aim is to shift from more to less polluting fuels, i.e. from wet wood to dry wood, and from traditional house coal to low sulphur manufactured solid fuels. The supply of traditional house coal and wet wood sold in units under 2m3 is being phased out between 2021 and 2023. Sulphur and smoke emission limits have been introduced for manufactured solid fuels. We are aware that new fuels, such as coffee logs, are entering the market. As stated in the Clean Air Strategy, the government wants to encourage innovation, but customers need to be certain that these products are safe to use and no testing standard currently exists. Further research is needed to consider the most appropriate standard for these products to ensure that health and environmental impacts are minimised. Government intends to review these fuels with a view to setting relevant standards. Currently, these fuels are exempt from the new requirements, and may continue to be sold outside Smoke Control Areas. This project is a first step in the review of these new and emerging fuels. We want to find out the size of the market for coffee logs and other emerging waste-based fuels, and how this is responding to the recently introduced new requirements. This will help us to decide the scale of the issue, and whether it is proportionate to commission further research into emissions from these fuels with a view to introducing appropriate regulations. We are aware that, since the new measures were introduced, lignite is starting be sold as a fuel for domestic burning. The new requirements do not apply to lignite, and concerns have been raised that this is a highly polluting form of coal. We are also looking for information about the size of the market and its response to the new requirements for this fuel, and any other emerging fuels such as pet coke to see whether research and possible new standards is proportionate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ae6a4b-e0e8-4c89-9153-02ffe77d5349
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market 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
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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