Tender

Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot

AHDB

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 11:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot," geared towards the agricultural services industry. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with documents issued on 7 October 2024 and a closing date set for noon on 14 November 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the project is to be carried out in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence on 24 February 2025 and run until 31 December 2029. The key deliverable is a comprehensive carbon calculator tool covering various farming enterprise types involved in the Environment Baselining Pilot.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in carbon auditing and environmental consultancy within the agricultural sector. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the project is suitable for smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, and environmental impact assessments stand to benefit greatly from participating in this tender. The successful bidder will not only gain from the initial contract value but also from the long-term partnership opportunities with AHDB and other participating farms.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot

Notice Description

For this tender, AHDB are seeking one supplier to provide the use of an agricultural carbon calculator tool that adheres to the requirements detailed in the specification across the pilot farms. This calculator will be used to undertake carbon audits across 135 -170 participating farms in the Environment Baselining Pilot,. AHDB wants to determine a carbon baseline for each farm business, reporting at the business, enterprise and system level. The calculator must be able to provide a carbon audit for as many farming enterprise types as possible, including but not limited to all AHDB levy sectors i.e. Cereals & Oilseeds, Beef and Lamb, Dairy and Pork. Many farms will be mixed farms involving sectors and activities not covered by the AHDB levy. The carbon calculator tool will require functionality to cover the entire farm business, including all land management uses, any diversification that effects the land management of the business e.g. anaerobic digestors or biochar units, and non-cropped land such as woodland. The tool should provide information on: * Greenhouse gas emissions, * Carbon sequestration and losses * GWP100 and GWP* * Avoidance, reduction and removal of GHG emissions. Closing date is NOON 14th November 2024 The electronic address at which the Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This is AHDB's e-Sourcing portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47af9505-6dc4-4c81-a1f6-eb6158cf572e
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
AHDB
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89-2024-10-07T12:34:41+01:00",
    "date": "2024-10-07T12:34:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0377400D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot",
        "description": "For this tender, AHDB are seeking one supplier to provide the use of an agricultural carbon calculator tool that adheres to the requirements detailed in the specification across the pilot farms. This calculator will be used to undertake carbon audits across 135 -170 participating farms in the Environment Baselining Pilot,. AHDB wants to determine a carbon baseline for each farm business, reporting at the business, enterprise and system level. The calculator must be able to provide a carbon audit for as many farming enterprise types as possible, including but not limited to all AHDB levy sectors i.e. Cereals & Oilseeds, Beef and Lamb, Dairy and Pork. Many farms will be mixed farms involving sectors and activities not covered by the AHDB levy. The carbon calculator tool will require functionality to cover the entire farm business, including all land management uses, any diversification that effects the land management of the business e.g. anaerobic digestors or biochar units, and non-cropped land such as woodland. The tool should provide information on: * Greenhouse gas emissions, * Carbon sequestration and losses * GWP100 and GWP* * Avoidance, reduction and removal of GHG emissions. Closing date is NOON 14th November 2024 The electronic address at which the Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This is AHDB's e-Sourcing portal.",
        "datePublished": "2024-10-07T12:34:41+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "77100000",
            "description": "Agricultural services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CV3 4PE"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-14T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-24T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47af9505-6dc4-4c81-a1f6-eb6158cf572e",
                "datePublished": "2024-10-07T12:34:41+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-274320",
            "name": "AHDB",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "AHDB"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Middlemarch Business Park, Siskin Parkway East",
                "locality": "Coventry",
                "postalCode": "CV3 4PE",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Julia Burger",
                "email": "procurement@ahdb.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-274320",
        "name": "AHDB"
    }
}