Planning

Improving the sustainability of bioenergy feedstocks

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

01 Apr 2022 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender titled "Improving the sustainability of bioenergy feedstocks," focused on research services within the environmental sector. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to assess the sustainability of biomass production and usage across three work packages. The total estimated value of this project is £200,000, with a future notice date set for 17 May 2022. The research will take place in the UK and seeks contractor involvement to gather policy-relevant evidence on multiple sustainability themes related to bioenergy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, research and development, and sustainability assessments. Companies that have expertise in bioenergy, agricultural practices, or related environmental research could find this project especially beneficial. Additionally, organisations prepared to engage in rigorous academic or practical research methodologies may be well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth and partnerships in the sustainability sector.

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Notice Title

Improving the sustainability of bioenergy feedstocks

Notice Description

BEIS is seeking a contractor to carry out a research project which will answer a selection of key questions surrounding the sustainability of biomass production and usage. The project will be formed of 3 Work Packages which will carry out scoping studies around the following themes; Indirect Land Use Change; soil carbon Stock in areas of international production; and the sustainability of wastes as bioenergy and biofuels. This project will provide up to date policy relevant evidence to inform options surrounding biomass production and usage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BEIS is looking to appoint a contractor to deliver a research project which will answer a range of questions surrounding bioenergy feedstocks production and usage. BEIS is considering 3 work packages: * WP1, to review current evidence and methodologies surrounding the indirect land use impacts of both UK domestic feedstocks production and UK demand for international bioenergy and biofuel products. * WP2 to assess soil carbon stock changes with UK demand on internationally produced biomass feedstocks. * WP3 to assess the sustainability of wastes as bioenergy and biofuels, and the suitability of sustainability criteria and exemptions which are applied to waste derived feedstocks. Additional information: To register your interest in bidding for this research project, please contact us by emailing sidscienceteam@beis.gov.uk. There will be an opportunity during the tendering process to raise queries with respect to the content of the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008840-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lexi.sears@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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