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Establishing how secondary abatement could be utilised to abate emissions of NOx and unburned hydrocarbons from Spark Ignition Engine's, combusting a range of fuels and across a range of applications and operating patterns

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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19 Oct 2020 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently seeking a consultant to explore secondary abatement methods for reducing emissions from spark ignition engines. This tender, titled "Establishing how secondary abatement could be utilised to abate emissions of NOx and unburned hydrocarbons," falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on environmental impact assessments relevant to air quality management. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with bids required to be submitted by 13th November 2020. The project has an estimated value of £40,000, with a minimum value of £30,000, and contract execution expected to commence on 30th November 2020, running until 31st March 2021.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in air quality management and pollution control technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, offering a chance to contribute to the UK's Clean Air Strategy while enhancing their market presence in the growing environmental services sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to pivotal collaborations and increased visibility within the industry as businesses aid in developing best practices for emission reduction.

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Notice Title

Establishing how secondary abatement could be utilised to abate emissions of NOx and unburned hydrocarbons from Spark Ignition Engine's, combusting a range of fuels and across a range of applications and operating patterns

Notice Description

Reciprocating engines are a mature technology utilised in a wide variety of industrial and commercial stand-alone power and/or combined heat and power applications. They are a common technology on processes regulated by the Environment Agency and are being utilised for flexible gas generation across the UK to support the transition to renewable electricity supply. NOx control on reciprocating engines has principally been through primary controls on combustion which in general, is sufficient to meet emission limits specified by the Medium Combustion Plant Directive and Specified Generator regulations. Engines are however known to experience "methane slip" which can be influenced by the maintenance strategy as well as combustion control. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) has mainly been used where local air quality standards require significant reduction of NOx emissions, and where it is used there is evidence that rich-burn and SCR combined can both reduce NOx emissions and increase energy output. Whilst the LCP BREF derives BAT AEL's for Methane and Ammonia that can be applied to plant >15MWth, neither the cross media effects and constraints on using secondary abatement techniques are not particularly well quantified or documented. Both the UK's Clean Air Strategy and the NECD require action on nitrogen dioxide and ammonia reduction. The Environment Agency are looking to engage a consultant to explore what opportunities and limitations exist for further NOx reduction on Medium Combustion Plant scale activities through rich burn combustion with SCR, reducing methane slip and increasing power output, without resulting in unacceptable cross media effects. The output from this process will also be used to support the development of the Best Available Techniques (BAT) under a future framework for UK BAT, where BAT applies, and best practice for medium sized combustion plant. Additional information: Please follow the instructions given in the request for quotation pack and apply directly to the buyer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7958e4ba-2f48-4425-ab7f-0948cc35f57d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90731100 - Air quality management

90731300 - Air pollution protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME16 8EA
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Fant & Oakwood
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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