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RDE610 Methane Slip - Exhaust Gas Treatment Options

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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07 Aug 2024 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE610 Methane Slip - Exhaust Gas Treatment Options" to Ricardo-AEA Ltd for research and development consultancy services. This procurement falls under the services category and spans from 8th August 2024 to 31st December 2024, with a total value of £50,000.93. The process was initiated as a selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement, primarily aimed at addressing methane slip in lean-burn gas engines. This project is relevant to various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The process started with a tender period ending on 1st August 2024.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, research, and technology development targeting gas emissions control. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such projects given their innovative approaches and specialised expertise. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios, demonstrate their capabilities in emerging technologies, and contribute to environmental sustainability efforts championed by a reputable entity like the Environment Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE610 Methane Slip - Exhaust Gas Treatment Options

Notice Description

Methane slip is the term used to describe the portion of methane (fuel) that passes through a gas engine without being combusted and is emitted to atmosphere via the engine exhaust. It may also describe methane that is not captured during biogas upgrading and is emitted with the off-gas via the process vent stack. This project is primarily concerned with methane slip from (stationary, reciprocating) lean-burn gas engines used to generate electricity or for cogeneration (CHP). Lean-burn gas engines are commonly deployed at landfill sites, wastewater treatment facilities and anaerobic digestion plants to generate electricity from the methane rich biogas produced by those sites. The gas engines are typically in the 500kWe to 2MWe range. Lean-burn engines are generally favoured over other types due to their higher fuel efficiency and lower NOx emissions. However, the combustion conditions that favour lower NOx formation typically result in higher methane slip rates as an inherent part of the engine operation. Historically, the options to treat exhaust gases to remove unburned methane have been limited. The low exhaust temperatures associated with lean-burn engines hindered the operation of the 2 or 3-way catalyst systems often used for emissions reduction. However, the Environment Agency is aware that considerable research has been taking place on methane slip reduction and that viable exhaust treatment techniques may now or may soon be commercially available. The Environment Agency proposes to let a project to review current and emerging techniques for the abatement of methane in lean-burn engine exhausts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2efe5fd-1498-4883-9dc0-48baf5d52411
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88984f62-d63b-4123-a686-cb7620bc1661
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

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