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Capturing transitional changes in GHG fluxes following peat restoration

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 12:51

TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 11:58

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Capturing transitional changes in GHG fluxes following peat restoration" is conducted by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government authority based in London. This contract, classified under the services industry category with a focus on research and development consultancy services, particularly targets the green energy and environmental sector. The procurement followed an "open" method, thus allowing for broader supplier engagement. The contracting phase is at the award stage, where UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has been identified as the supplier, with the contract yet to reach its signing milestone date set for 8th December 2025. The project timeline extends from December 2025 until March 2028.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and research consultancy. Businesses with capabilities in modelling GHG sequestration and with expertise in ecological restoration are well-suited to compete and contribute to delivering innovative solutions in this area. Engaging with such high-impact governmental projects not only offers substantial financial gains but also enhances a company's portfolio by demonstrating a commitment to impactful sustainable development goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to carbon neutrality efforts. Given the open procurement method, SMEs and firms not on specific frameworks stand a chance to participate, fostering diversity in expertise and approach to such environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capturing transitional changes in GHG fluxes following peat restoration

Notice Description

There is approximately 1,420,000 hectares of peat in England, with deep peat accounting for approximately 680,000 hectares. However, the majority of our deep peat is degraded, damaged and dried out, with only 13% of deep peat remaining in a near natural state. As a result, peatlands in England emit approximately 8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, about 2% of England's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. There is an urgent need to re-wet peatlands to abate these GHG emissions to meet our net zero targets. In Carbon Budget 7, the Climate Change Committee recommends that by 2040, peatland restoration should represent over 50% of the emissions savings in land use, and 17% of the savings in the agriculture and land use sector. Peatland restoration targets have been set in the 2023 Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), with an aim to restore 280,000 hectares by 2050. When peat is restored or re-wet, it moves fro

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/077231-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
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

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