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Peat Evidence Review

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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15 Dec 2025 at 12:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Nov 2025 at 13:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 Nov 2025 at 09:23

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the award phase for the "Peat Evidence Review" procurement process, aimed at synthesising the latest research on UK and European peatlands to inform policy development in England. Located in London, Defra employed a direct procurement method citing technical research as a rationale, with the contract starting on 16 December 2025 and expected to run until 16 March 2027, potentially extending to 17 September 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £230,000 with a potential total of £276,000, was granted to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme, hosted by The Wildlife Trusts, based in Nottinghamshire. The primary industry category is research services, highlighting its significance in supporting public authority objectives within the environmental sector.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in the study and restoration of natural habitats and ecosystems. As this tender focuses on understanding and improving peatlands, businesses with expertise in environmental science, policy development, and ecological restoration will find it advantageous to engage. Moreover, organisations with the capacity to provide interdisciplinary analysis and support scientific inquiries related to water quality, greenhouse gases, and carbon storage will be exceptionally well-positioned. As the procurement highlights the support of central government bodies like Defra, participating in such projects can significantly elevate a business’s profile within the public sector and offer pathways for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peat Evidence Review

Notice Description

This project will synthesise the latest European and UK research on peatlands to support future policy development in England. It will explore a wide range of policy-relevant questions, including how peat restoration affects water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and flood risk; the changes in biogeochemical processes following rewetting; and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with restoration activities and forest-to-bog conversion. It will also investigate the resilience of peatland carbon stocks under climate change, the impacts and thresholds of grazing, the criteria for identifying unrestorable sites, and the potential for quantifying and monetising non-carbon benefits such as biodiversity and ecosystem services. Each question will be examined in terms of evidence strength, quality, uncertainty, and scientific consensus, and findings will be organised into thematic chapters led by subject-matter experts. Aim To provide an evid

Procurement Information

This is a research requirement and therefore exempt from publication, based on Schedule 2, Part 2, Section 22 - Research and Development Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082856-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme is hosted by The Wildlife Trusts

Further Information

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