Tender

Consultancy to review the application and function of the carbon calculator.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

22 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has published a tender titled "Consultancy to review the application and function of the carbon calculator" in the services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £79,167 GBP. The deadline for tender submission is 1st May 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is located in Edinburgh, UK. The University of Edinburgh is the buying organization for this consultancy opportunity.

This tender from the University of Edinburgh offers an opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in renewable energy to compete. Businesses with expertise in reviewing carbon calculator applications and providing guidance to support non-expert planners would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. This tender aims to update the carbon calculator for windfarm developments on Scottish peatlands to ensure accurate assessment of carbon impacts and support decision-making by the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Consultancy to review the application and function of the carbon calculator.

Notice Description

To review the latest research on the application and function of the carbon calculator as a tool in the energy consent decision-making process, in respect of windfarm developments on Scottish Peatlands, to propose updates, if required, and to incorporate quality assurance mechanisms throughout the planning and construction phases; to develop appropriate guidance to support interpretation by non-expert planners; and to explore potential future uses of the tool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange wishes to commission work to consider whether the carbon calculator requires updates in respect of windfarms on Scottish Peatlands. This is to ensure that the Scottish Government has adequate tools to help assess the net carbon impacts of development proposals on peatlands and other carbon-rich soils in Scotland. The carbon calculator for windfarms on Scottish peatlands was designed to support decision making on large scale wind farm development within Scotland, by assessing the site-specific carbon impact of individual windfarm proposals. This is done by comparing the carbon costs of wind farm development with the carbon savings attributable to the subsequent production of renewable energy.. The work is commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The ownership of the research material including the final report and any data produced as a result of the research lies with ClimateXChange on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474291
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,167 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,167 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Gordon Whittaker
Contact Email
gordon.whittaker@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316505000

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474291
    Consultancy to review the application and function of the carbon calculator. - To review the latest research on the application and function of the carbon calculator as a tool in the energy consent decision-making process, in respect of windfarm developments on Scottish Peatlands, to propose updates, if required, and to incorporate quality assurance mechanisms throughout the planning and construction phases; to develop appropriate guidance to support interpretation by non-expert planners; and to explore potential future uses of the tool.

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