--- title: "Low carbon subsurface technologies: Identifying potential environmental impacts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2020-12-15" --- # Low carbon subsurface technologies: Identifying potential environmental impacts Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0945f996-c79f-4a7d-b1c6-02c0e16e4706.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently seeking proposals for a project titled "Low carbon subsurface technologies: Identifying potential environmental impacts". This procurement falls under the 'Research services' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on 4th January 2021. The successful contractor will provide a quick scoping review to identify potential environmental impacts and knowledge gaps regarding low carbon energy technologies, with a contract period commencing on 13th January 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £20,000 and the procurement method used is an open procedure, which is above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental studies or low carbon technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. Companies with expertise in environmental impact assessments, energy solutions, and emerging technologies will find this opportunity particularly beneficial in expanding their market presence and contributing to the UK’s aims of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050. ## Notice "The UK is set to reduce emissions to Net Zero by 2050. To do this, and continue to meet energy demand, a wide range of low carbon energy sources are needed. This will likely include contributions from emerging technologies that make use of the deep subsurface onshore, such as energy storage (hydrogen/compressed air energy storage (CAES)/aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES)/methane) and geothermal energy. It may include technologies not currently licensed onshore such as carbon capture and storage (CCS). This project will identify, via a quick scoping review of published and grey literature, possible environmental impacts associated with emerging onshore low carbon technologies and their use of the subsurface to enable the EA to manage effectively their environmental risks and prevent unintended barriers to their development. It will: a) Conduct a quick scoping review (QSR) to identify potential environmental impacts and unintended consequences from low carbon energy technologies and their use of the deep subsurface onshore. b) Summarise and illustrate potential environmental impacts through conceptual source-pathway-receptor diagrams that can be used by the EA to understand and manage environmental risks and policy implications. c) Identify gaps in scientific knowledge and priorities for further research in this area. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to sian.loveless@environment-agency.gov.uk . Tenders to be received no later than 17:30 on January 6th 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | WALLINGFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX10 8BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh | | Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2020 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 - 3 Dec 2020 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 - 2 Dec 2020 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 - 1 Dec 2020 at 17:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 - 1 Dec 2020 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50461004-661a-4765-bc7f-9f1bf30f2853 15th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de440661-024e-4be6-bc8d-7d7c87ffdbac - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbada46e-9da1-4b49-b208-b5dbc95a8fbe - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/953cf81d-c761-42c7-9212-2d479166cf3b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e2f5d53-7be5-417c-8e8f-216969be760a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/339cba81-d668-4492-a761-05b86efaef2a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bdb5ed7-bfe2-4332-917a-796897a0deba ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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