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title: "RDE 434 - Estimating UK domestic solid fuel use using Defra survey data"
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# RDE 434 - Estimating UK domestic solid fuel use using Defra survey data

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc0b607-6d85-495d-a01f-82d490d6f6f9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "RDE 434 - Estimating UK domestic solid fuel use using Defra survey data" was concluded with an award to Ricardo-AEA Ltd by DEFRA. This research and development consultancy services contract, procured through a selective method, involves producing data on solid fuel usage in UK domestic settings, with a contract period from December 11, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on December 7, 2023, and the contract locations include British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender by DEFRA for research and development consultancy services presents business growth opportunities for organisations in the environmental research sector. Companies specialising in research, data analysis, and consultancy services related to solid fuel consumption could compete effectively for this contract. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, indicating that the contract has been successfully allocated following the evaluation process, offering insights into successful bidding strategies for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

The overarching aim of this project is to produce robust data on the quantify of different solid fuel types being burnt in domestic settings in the UK using Defra's CAS data. This aim is broken down into the following objectives: 1. Use data from the CAS to develop a robust approach to quantify the volume of different solid fuels burnt in the UK, along with other key statistics (described below). This will involve scaling the data up to a national level. Page 7 of 37 Version 2.0 LIT 58468 2. Ensure data is quality assured, which will include engagement with our Project Steering Group; 'The Domestic Combustion Research Projects Steering Group'. 3. Produce outputs that Defra can publish and can be utilised by stakeholders. This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991923fa-5cab-4ee0-94a4-e247ca852526 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,482 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991923fa-5cab-4ee0-94a4-e247ca852526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/991923fa-5cab-4ee0-94a4-e247ca852526
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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