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title: "Lowland Peat Project 3"
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# Lowland Peat Project 3

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT. FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c6848c9-db1c-4375-8fce-b2bf8b7248e7

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, United Kingdom, awarded a contract for the Lowland Peat Project 3. The project falls under the research and experimental development services category, focusing on managing lowland peat for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The contract, with a value of £5,498,384.22 GBP, was awarded through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ended on July 24, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from January 8, 2024, to January 8, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research and environmental services to engage in a project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the project's focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Businesses operating in the United Kingdom or other listed countries can take part in this procurement process administered by Defra.

## Notice

Lowland Peat Project 3: the options, feasibility, and impact of managing lowland peat for reduced greenhouse gas emissions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166db0ca-678f-4f25-b17f-bc7652afb3b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,498,384 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,498,384 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT. FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166db0ca-678f-4f25-b17f-bc7652afb3b2
- 5 Jan 2024 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccc5436-e973-4c3b-a681-b5b6bf257feb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166db0ca-678f-4f25-b17f-bc7652afb3b2
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccc5436-e973-4c3b-a681-b5b6bf257feb
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a45a45dc-93d1-412e-9cc1-162b95044ce5
  C22543 Lowland Peat Project 3 - Mid-Tier Award Form_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/613188cb-e04d-4060-b83a-2a9cbc949e25
  C22543 Lowland Peat Project 3 - Mid-Tier Award Form_Redacted

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