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UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Ecuador's Biennial Transparency Report

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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10 Oct 2025 at 08:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has successfully completed a procurement process for an in-country review of Ecuador's Biennial Transparency Report as part of the UNFCCC review. The contract, under the title "UNFCCC Review – In-Country Review of Ecuador’s Biennial Transparency Report," was awarded to Aether Limited. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the process is located in the United Kingdom, falling under the services industry category, specifically research services. This finalised contract was signed on 8th October 2025 and is active from 20th October 2025 to 12th March 2026. The total contract value is £35,092.80 gross. The Department operates from London and aims to support global climate efforts through this engagement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those familiar with UNFCCC processes. Companies or experts listed on the UNFCCC Roster of Experts would find themselves well-positioned to leverage such contracts, as they facilitate the involvement of UK specialists in international climate review processes. The completion of this direct tender could encourage SMEs, like Aether Limited, to seek out similar engagements, thereby fostering further opportunities for growth in the sustainability and environmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Ecuador's Biennial Transparency Report

Notice Description

Greenhouse gas inventories (GHGI) are required to be submitted by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which includes the UK. These inventories are required to be reviewed by UNFCCC Expert Reviewers, drawn from the UNFCCC Roster of Experts. The requirement of this work is to facilitate and fund the participation of UK experts to review GHGI of other countries. All UK experts must be on the UNFCCC Roster of Experts to participate. The requirement of this work is to facilitate and fund the participation of a UK expert in an in-country review of Ecuador's GHGI, submitted as part of its Biennial Transparency Report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063996-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 12 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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