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Updating of Bolivia's Nationally Determined Contributions - Focusing on the Agricultural Sector Ahead of the 30th Conference of Parties

PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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01 Jul 2025 at 06:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for updating Bolivia's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) plan, particularly focusing on the agricultural sector, is managed by Palladium International Limited, a UK-based organisation. This tender, identified as ED-PACT-59, falls under the industry category of Energy and related services. It aims to provide Bolivia's Ministry of Environment and Water with expert guidance on carbon target setting using the Ex-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT). The project not only addresses carbon baseline and modelling but also strengthens gender and social inclusion considerations. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, open under an "above threshold" procedure. Noteworthy dates include an extended submission deadline for the Request for Quotation (RfQ) until 21st July 2025 at 17:00 BST, with the contract period commencing on 11th August 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The primary location for delivery is Bolivia, with the total contract value estimated at GBP 60,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in environmental consulting, especially those focused on climate change and sustainable agricultural practices. Businesses adept in carbon assessment tools and modelling, with a capacity for addressing social and gender inclusivity in environmental planning, would find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Given the open procurement method and inclusion of SMEs and VCSEs as suitable candidates, the competition extends to a wide array of potential bidders, encouraging participation from a diverse range of service providers. Successful engagement in this project can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, contributing to business growth in the international environmental consulting market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Updating of Bolivia's Nationally Determined Contributions - Focusing on the Agricultural Sector Ahead of the 30th Conference of Parties

Notice Description

*the deadline for this RfQ has been extended to 21/07/2025 at 17:00 BST This RfQ seeks a supplier to assist Bolivia's Ministry of Environment and Water (MMAya) in strengthening Bolivia's National Determined Contributions (NDC) plan in its carbon target setting for a variety of sectors. Through its engagement with MMAyA, the British Embassy in La Paz has identified gaps in target-setting capacity related to the agriculture sector. In this sense, this request for technical assistance seeks to enhance Bolivia's NDC plan by providing expert technical guidance on the use of the Ex-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT) to establish baselines and conduct modelling exercises for carbon targets in the agriculture sector. This project will also aim to strengthen the consideration of gender and social inclusion variables in both the baseline and modelling processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f88d1163-1721-4b86-a1d5-1e5c9b0fe5c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751525b6-aa3e-4222-9ae9-49e9be432627
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 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
PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Tom Onions
Contact Email
expertdeployments@ukpact.co.uk
Contact Phone
07876103576

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8ND
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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