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LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a procurement process titled "LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING" to develop a method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce. This tender falls under the services category within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is open, and the tender was initially announced on 28 September 2018, with a submission deadline set for 17 October 2018 at 12:00. The awarded contract, which values £49,687, was signed on 8 November 2018 and is currently active.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural consultancy, environmental science, and data analysis. Companies that possess expertise in carbon accounting, agricultural practices, or have experience working with government and policy officials will be particularly well-suited to engage in this project. Additionally, firms capable of delivering methodologies in straightforward language and those equipped to support Scottish farming enterprises in reducing their carbon footprint may find this tender particularly relevant for their growth prospects.

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Notice Title

LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING

Notice Description

ClimateXChange wishes to commission a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce, and an analysis of its potential application in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. In the Climate Change Plan (published February 2018) the Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the food we produce, by lowering the associated emissions, such as each kilo of beef or each litre of milk. This research will examine how inform the decision-making process for delivery of this commitment. The audience for this brief will include non-technical policy officials and decision-makers in Scottish Government. It will also be shared with agricultural-industry stakeholders who will be familiar with the themes, but not with technical academic language. The analysis and method needs to be presented in plain language, with detailed analysis set out in linked appendices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to develop a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data on Scottish farms, along with an assessment of the potential opportunities and challenges in its wider application. This method must be suitable for use by Scottish farm business. The project will include three separate but related stages: 1. Develop a robust and repeatable method for calculating emissions intensity (GHG equivalent) for beef production in Scotland (how can farm businesses calculate their emissions intensity confident in the knowledge that it is robust and repeatable) The project will examine beef production in Scotland, suitable for a. Upland suckler systems b. Lowland suckler systems c. Upland finisher systems d. Lowland finisher systems 2. Compile a compendium of existing datasets already collected for beef production in Scotland that might support the proposed method, with a brief analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in delivering (1) (how can the method best fit with existing processes). 3. Undertake a comparative analysis of existing mechanisms with potential relevance to Scottish farming (what can we learn from others), to include a. evidence for successful implementation in other countries b. evidence for successful implementation in specific sectors/ business areas c. their practical potential, presented in table form, and with concise analytical narrative, to capture i. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. ii. Underlying assumptions that may affect the scope/ purpose

Options: There is potential for a further phase of work to address further commodities. Please provide an indicative cost for this subsequent phase of work. This is subject to funding, we reserve the right not to proceed with this additional element. a. dairy and sheep b. wheat, barley and oats c. chickens (broiler and egg production), pigs and deer

Renewal: Additional 2 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.whittaker@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332542
    LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING - ClimateXChange wishes to commission a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce, and an analysis of its potential application in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. In the Climate Change Plan (published February 2018) the Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the food we produce, by lowering the associated emissions, such as each kilo of beef or each litre of milk. This research will examine how inform the decision-making process for delivery of this commitment. The audience for this brief will include non-technical policy officials and decision-makers in Scottish Government. It will also be shared with agricultural-industry stakeholders who will be familiar with the themes, but not with technical academic language. The analysis and method needs to be presented in plain language, with detailed analysis set out in linked appendices.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340617
    LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING - ClimateXChange wishes to commission a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce, and an analysis of its potential application in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. In the Climate Change Plan (published February 2018) the Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the food we produce, by lowering the associated emissions, such as each kilo of beef or each litre of milk. This research will examine how inform the decision-making process for delivery of this commitment. The audience for this brief will include non-technical policy officials and decision-makers in Scottish Government. It will also be shared with agricultural-industry stakeholders who will be familiar with the themes, but not with technical academic language. The analysis and method needs to be presented in plain language, with detailed analysis set out in linked appendices.

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