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title: "Managing agricultural systems on lowland peat for reduced GHG emissions"
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# Managing agricultural systems on lowland peat for reduced GHG emissions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-334a729a-f43b-46dc-a99d-0ad72952b468

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which seeks to address environmental challenges through the tender titled "Managing Agricultural Systems on Lowland Peat for Reduced GHG Emissions". This initiative is classified under environmental services and is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with intensive agriculture on lowland peat in England. The tender falls under an open procurement method and was published on 10th August 2018, with the tender period ending on 9th October 2018. The associated contract is set to run from 19th November 2018 until 30th November 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on sustainability and environmental services, particularly those that specialise in agricultural systems, greenhouse gas mitigation, and water management strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their capacity for innovation in sustainable practices. Engaging in this project could enable these businesses to contribute to national climate commitments while potentially benefiting from the financial backing of a £518,484 contract value.

## Notice

A key objective in Defra's 25 year environment plan is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture and help contribute to UK Climate Change Act 2008 commitments as part of domestic efforts to mitigate climate change. Lowland peat under intensive arable agriculture in England is one of the UK's largest land-use derived source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions1. Reducing emissions from cultivated peatlands could potentially contribute to reducing total emissions to a greater extent than blanket bog restoration on a per hectare basis, where the main focus has been previously, and therefore could generate significant emissions savings at a UK scale. However, much of this is high grade agricultural land (due in part to its historic and ongoing drainage) and in order to support Defra's ambition to promote profitable but sustainable food production we need to explore mitigation measures which effectively reduce GHG emissions but do not require land to be taken out of agricultural production; and are sustainable under a changing climate. Research is required to evaluate potential greenhouse gas mitigation measures (with a focus on water table management) on lowland peat arable and horticultural agricultural systems for their impact on emissions, productivity and the wider environment. The focus should be on mitigating CO2 emissions from the peat soil without leading to increases in other GHG emissions or loss pathways. Aims: - To evaluate the viability of paludiculture as an alternative agricultural system on lowland peat - To develop greater understanding of the impact on other greenhouse gas mitigation measures on reducing emissions from lowland peat, the wider environment, and agriculture productivity. - To assess the practicality of these mitigation measures including any socio-economic barriers which may exist; - To provide evidence to help support delivery options for the peatland strategy 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 emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030a30cf-204e-4956-be1f-9bcd6765d41d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £518,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,484 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030a30cf-204e-4956-be1f-9bcd6765d41d
- 10 Aug 2018 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4ee033-9cd3-49bd-9a4e-0c612f8c4bbd
- 10 Aug 2018 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4ee033-9cd3-49bd-9a4e-0c612f8c4bbd
- 10 Aug 2018 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4ee033-9cd3-49bd-9a4e-0c612f8c4bbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030a30cf-204e-4956-be1f-9bcd6765d41d
  25th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4ee033-9cd3-49bd-9a4e-0c612f8c4bbd
  10th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56534944-f6f6-412d-bbe9-817f4bcb4262
  n/a

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