--- title: "International Fluorinated Gas/ODS Support and Market Analysis - Call-off Contract." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-01-30" --- # International Fluorinated Gas/ODS Support and Market Analysis - Call-off Contract. Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0be718ab-c75a-44f5-81d9-2afc0df83799.json) ## Summary The procurement process is centred around the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has recently concluded a tender for an "International Fluorinated Gas/ODS Support and Market Analysis - Call-off Contract." This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category, specifically focused on ensuring technical support for international negotiations regarding the Montreal Protocol. The contract, valued at £270,000, was active until August 28, 2019, with the contract period running from September 16, 2019, to September 30, 2021. The procurement method used was selective, with the engagement of businesses via a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in energy efficiency solutions and low Global Warming Potential technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have a solid background in international environmental policies and report on sustainable practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. Leveraging their skills, such businesses can contribute to Defra’s efforts in promoting strategies for a systematic transition towards sustainable cooling methods, thereby enhancing their market presence while supporting governmental environmental objectives. ## Notice Ensure sufficient technical support during the negotiations at international meetings under the Montreal Protocol to develop and underpin the UK's negotiating objectives; Provide technical input on Defra funded bilateral activities relating to the global HFC phase down to maximise environmental and economic benefits through identifying synergies and potential co-benefits including strategies to enhance energy efficiency (EE) at the same time as the refrigerant transition; helping to deliver a holistic approach to measures aimed at providing sustainable cooling for all; leveraging international cooperation by working with key institutions with shared objectives; assisting in the development of international and regional cooperation and partnerships to develop similar metrics, capitalise on scale and identify and address barriers to accelerating the uptake of new solutions and approaches towards low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and EE equipment. Support Defra in outreach activities to develop policy options and scenarios aimed at encouraging strategies for an early switch towards low GWP and EE alternatives at international level. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-tendering portal at "https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk"' ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by e-mailing them at "help@bravosolution.co.uk." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a1407-d577-4d60-9d2a-210e76115698 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Aug 2019 | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £270,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | Y01 7PX | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REDWOOD TREE SPECIALISTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2020 at 13:48 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a1407-d577-4d60-9d2a-210e76115698 - 30 Jan 2020 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358c6170-7089-4c80-8bf4-1019955a7450 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff3a1407-d577-4d60-9d2a-210e76115698 30th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358c6170-7089-4c80-8bf4-1019955a7450 30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cec3e30e-a052-4698-a440-591ba65ce479 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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