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Peat Evidence Review

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) centred around the "Peat Evidence Review" project, aimed at collating the latest research on peatlands to inform policy development in England. This contract falls under the industry category of research services and was directly awarded to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme, hosted by The Wildlife Trusts. Located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, DEFRA sought to investigate various aspects of peat restoration and its environmental impacts. The award was finalised on 25th September 2025, with the contract beginning on 10th December 2025 and expected to conclude by 16th March 2027, with a potential six-month extension due to unforeseen circumstances.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the environmental research sector, particularly those involved in ecological investigations and policy advising. Companies with expertise in peatland restoration, water quality, and ecological impact analysis will find this contract beneficial for business growth, as it supports engagement in high-level environmental policy formulation. The direct award method suggests a targeted engagement with pre-established expertise in these areas, indicating that only highly qualified organisations with substantial research capabilities would be positioned to compete effectively in similar future opportunities. The project provides a platform to shape environmental policy and influence conservation strategies in the UK and Europe.

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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 1, 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/077695-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 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
DGC
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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
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

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