Tender

Defra Opportunity for Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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30 Jun 2021 at 14:55

Tender Notice
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28 Jun 2021 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Defra Opportunity for Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture." This initiative falls under the research consultancy services category and is located in Bristol, England. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 28th July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 31st August 2021 and will last until 31st August 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in agricultural consultancy, environmental science, or carbon accounting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been designed to be accessible to a wide range of suppliers, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in enhancing tools for carbon emissions auditing. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and establish connections within the agricultural sector, contributing to the ongoing efforts in UK decarbonisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Opportunity for Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture

Notice Description

Agriculture is a small but significant contributor to UK GHG emissions. The sector currently accounts for around 10% of total UK emissions, but this figure is rising as the rest of the economy decarbonises. The majority of greenhouse gases in UK agriculture come from methane and nitrous oxide (55% and 31% of agricultural emissions respectively) which are often less well understood than CO2 emission pathways. Carbon auditing tools are a valuable part of increasing understanding of on farm emission and where they arise, and should empower farmers and other actors in the agricultural supply chain to take targeted actions to reduce their impacts. This project aims to bring some clarity on the extent to which commonly used tools diverge in their estimates of carbon footprint for a range of well-defined reference systems. Furthermore, it seeks to identify the major sources of divergence and to provide some recommendations on specific areas for further work to tighten up the guidance in accordance with the best available science Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f3331-100b-4e1e-a1c1-464503deaf81
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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