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

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has completed its procurement process for the "UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Zimbabwe's Biennial Transparency Report." This contract, under the industry category of research services, involves reviewing climate change transparency reports. Located in London, the Department serves as the central government authority for this initiative. The procurement reached an award stage on 16th February 2026, with the active contract period extending from 18th February to 6th June 2026. The tender was processed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, reflecting streamlined execution of the initiative.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in international climate policy reviews. Large organisations such as Ricardo-AEA Limited, the chosen supplier, stand well-placed to benefit, given their capacity to leverage expertise in the UNFCCC framework. This contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio in global environmental initiatives, fostering growth in specialised areas of climate transparency services amidst increasing global scrutiny on environmental reporting. Participating in such specialised governmental contracts can bolster credibility and visibility within the international environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) 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 BTRs 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 Zimbabwe's Biennial Transparency Report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066062
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018728-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 6 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

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