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Net Zero Carbon Viability and Toolkit Study

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2021 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking bids for the "Net Zero Carbon Viability and Toolkit Study," a procurement tender that falls under the research and development services industry. The tender process is currently in the active stage as it is open for submissions until 18th October 2021. This contract, aimed at investigating net-zero carbon strategies for various development types, is set to begin on 25th October 2021 and will last until 6th April 2022. The project is intended to support local climate change policies and requires an understanding of technological solutions and consultancy methodologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy or research services, particularly those with expertise in climate change strategies and sustainability assessments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VSCEs) are encouraged to apply, as this project aligns with the growing demand for innovative solutions to achieve net zero carbon targets. Companies with a strong background in environmental analysis and local planning support would be ideally positioned to contribute to this important initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net Zero Carbon Viability and Toolkit Study

Notice Description

The study will investigate a net-zero carbon pattern book that acknowledges there are several routes to achieving the same aim of net zero carbon for different types of development typologies. Consultants should consider the range of technological solutions and evaluate their impact in terms of criteria to be recommended by the consultants and agreed with the client, such as expected carbon emissions, capital costs, total life costs and their performance against the energy hierarchy. It is intended that the analyses will be used as supporting evidence for delivery of climate change policies in local plans, supplementary advice, masterplanning with site promoters and assist with consideration of and decision taking on submitted planning proposals. As such, consultants will need to consider how best to present the evidence, in what format to ensure it is accessible, credible, easy to use and transparent. Consultants should refer also to the methodology, analysis and toolkit issued in July 2021 through the Local Government Association funding by an association of councils led by Cotswold District Council that illustrates a toolkit approach and is tested against typologies. Please contact dominic.king@essex.gov.uk to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b26323-601c-41a4-84c7-35d715b2bf89
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 6 Apr 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic King
Contact Email
dominic.king@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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