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Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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13 Jan 2026 at 10:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Nov 2025 at 12:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 12:58

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 13:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "Capturing transitional changes in GHG fluxes following peat restoration" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has moved through to the award stage with a contract now active since 12 January 2026. The project is focused on refining and validating a model to quantify CO2 uptake during peatland restoration and runs until 31 March 2028. This contract aligns with Defra's commitment to net-zero targets by integrating findings into the UK GHG Inventory and the Peatland Code.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental science and consultancy services, to actively contribute to the UK's environmental improvement strategies. Businesses with expertise in greenhouse gas analysis and ecosystem restoration stand to benefit from partnerships and insights gained through innovative research projects like this. Such projects open avenues for further developments in sustainable practices and underscore a commitment to addressing climate change impacts. The successful service provider, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, demonstrates the readiness and capability required to win impactful tenders within the realm of ecological and environmental consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration

Notice Description

Peatlands are the world's largest terrestrial carbon store, yet most of England's peatlands are degraded, with only 13% of deep peat remaining in near-natural condition. This degradation contributes around 8 MtCO2e emissions annually, making restoration essential to achieving net zero commitments. The commissioned research will refine and validate a model that quantifies CO2 uptake during the transition from degraded to restored peatland, establishing peat restoration as a credible source of net greenhouse gas removal (GGR). The validated model will be integrated into the UK GHG Inventory and the Peatland Code, strengthening Defra's ability to meet its Carbon Budget obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£199,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

Further Information

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