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Estimating the future prices and scale of engineered GGRs in Voluntary Carbon Markets

DESNZ

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2025 at 11:06

TenderAmendment

05 Dec 2024 at 09:13

Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Estimating the future prices and scale of engineered GGRs in Voluntary Carbon Markets". The procurement is categorised under "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code 73200000). DESNZ is located at UK Shared Business Services, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £56,700, spans from 7th February 2025 to 6th July 2025, with the award published on 19th February 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure and is now in the 'Award' stage, with the winning bidder being Allied Crowds Limited from Richmond, Greater London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic modelling and forecasting, specifically related to engineered Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs) in Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs). Organisations with expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete. The focus on detailed forecasting over yearly intervals from 2030 to 2050 supports strategic planning and decision-making, thereby benefiting suppliers who can deliver comprehensive and precise modelling and analysis services. This can help businesses expand their market presence while contributing to the UK's net zero goals.

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Notice Title

Estimating the future prices and scale of engineered GGRs in Voluntary Carbon Markets

Notice Description

This project will forecast the future prices and scale of engineered Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs) in Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) to strengthen internal analysis in DESNZ and inform the design of the GGR Business Model, including how it can best complement integration of GGRs into the UK Emission Trading System (ETS). External VCM forecasts, which DESNZ currently relies on for internal analysis, have various limitations, including a lack of transparency in their assumptions and few attempts to isolate the price of engineered removals specifically, amongst others. We are interested in tenders that would deploy economic modelling to provide a probabilistic assessment of scenarios & assumptions that will affect the prices and volumes of engineered GGRs in VCM i.e. what will participants value most when purchasing a credit in the future and how will this impact volume sold/price? This modelling should also be preceded by literature reviews to highlight the existing landscape of engineered GGRs in VCMs. Modelling should consider both the demand and supply side of the market for engineered GGR credits to estimate the likely price and quantity of engineered GGR credits over time (from 2030 to 2050 in yearly intervals). Demand forecasts could estimate the Marginal Willingness to Pay curves of corporate buyers of engineered GGR credits. Supply forecasts could estimate Marginal Cost curves for different GGR technologies. DESNZ could use these improved forecasts to refine their internal analysis on exchequer funding costs. More accurate forecasts could also help inform decision-making on the GGR Business Model i.e. establishing optimal levels for any price floor and volume support. While research is unlikely to conclude in time for the next BM update, findings would help inform later updates, future iterations of the Business Model and strengthen our bargaining position in negotiations, hence the benefit of doing this research as early as possible. Outputs of

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2edb989-643f-4118-bc1c-1bbc2aa4e5b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c558b5-e977-46df-b663-3095549a97a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£56,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Buildings and Energy, FM Procurement
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED CROWDS

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