Tender

Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Dec 2023 at 15:49

Planning

02 Nov 2023 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is inviting tenders for a research project titled "Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products". This project falls under the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage. The expected project duration is from April 2024 to March 2025 with a budget of up to £175,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19th February 2024.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero provides a chance for businesses interested in research services related to life cycle assessments of construction products to compete. Companies offering research and development services, particularly in the field of environmental impact assessments, are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process encourages consortia and partnerships to ensure a variety of products and methodologies are included, offering ample opportunities for collaboration and growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products

Notice Description

This project will compare the methodology, outputs and data quality of different Life Cycle Assessment and Inventory methodologies and standards widely used for construction products, particularly iron, steel, cement, and concrete. The methodologies compared will include widely used international standards for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), the newly developed EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Methodology), and the GHG Protocol. Expected outputs include: - Infographics with benchmarks and data quality - A tool for DESNZ use to develop life cycle assessments using different methodologies (including EU CBAM and EPDs) - Comparison of life cycle emissions using different methodologies using site and modelled data - Recommended input values and benchmark data for UK and imported products The project is expected to run from April 2024 to March 2025, and the budget is a maximum of PS175k

Lot Information

Lot 1

The research project will collect data and develop a tool to compare emission measurements of steel, cement and concrete products purchased and/or produced in the UK. It will investigate variation and take-up of different reporting programmes. The procurement will be an open competition, and consortia and partnerships are encouraged to ensure a diversity of products and methods are included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04115a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037977-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO
Contact Name
Melanie Jans-Singh
Contact Email
energyresearch@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
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

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