--- title: "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Monitoring and Verification Programme Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2023-05-23" --- # Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Monitoring and Verification Programme Prior Information Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-421a2d6f-2e83-47e1-93c8-fabe6d8ac461.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a Prior Information Notice for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Monitoring and Verification Programme. This research services tender aims to procure a contractor to monitor atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations in various locations, providing data for independent verification of the UK greenhouse gas emissions inventory. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for the 15th of August 2023. BEIS is encouraging a broad consortium approach to widen engagement in this area. This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in research services related to monitoring atmospheric gas concentrations and verifying emissions inventories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The outputs from the programme will include atmospheric gas concentration data, modelling for UK emissions, and analysis comparing the data to the UK inventory. Interested parties should note that an upcoming supplier event is scheduled for the 15th of June, with registration required by the 12th of June to participate in 1:1 slots with the BEIS team. ## Notice DESNZ is seeking to procure a contractor to monitor atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations for all the principal gases reported in the UK greenhouse gas emissions inventory. The data will provide independent verification of the inventory. The contractor will monitor, at a minimum, the gases listed in the UNFCCC guidelines for reporting under the Paris Agreement, and in addition, CFCs and hydrogen. They will use the data to infer Northern Hemisphere background concentrations and UK emissions; geographical distributions; and where possible, disaggregation of emissions by source sector. The supplier will implement an iterative, continuous programme of improvements, and will work towards annual UK emissions estimates for hydrogen. The contractor will compare trends in the data to what is reported in the UK inventory and use the data to identify areas for improvement in the inventory. DESNZ is looking to widen engagement in this area and would encourage a broad consortium approach. The outputs from the programme will be: Atmospheric gas concentration data, covering (as a minimum) the gases covered in UNFCCC guidelines for reporting under the Paris Agreement (these are CO2, CH4, N2O, PFCs, HFCs, NF3, and SF6), molecular hydrogen (H2), and CFCs. Modelling of the data to infer UK emissions and their geographical distribution, on temporal scales that are comparable to, or better than, those reported in Annex 6 of the UK's National Inventory Report. Analysis comparing absolute values and trends in this data to what is reported in the inventory, and analysis of the drivers behind discrepancies between verification and inventory data. Implementation of an iterative, continuous programme of improvements, including working to incorporate new data sources for the sectoral apportionment of methane. Scoping of, and work towards, producing an annual UK emissions estimate for hydrogen. Note the budget does not include funds earmarked for the purchase of measurement equipment. Additional information: DESNZ is holding a supplier event on Thursday 15th June at 10am. Please register your interest for the event by 5pm on Monday 12th June by sending your name, email, organisation and job title to greenhousegas.statistics@beis.gov.uk, indicating whether you would like to book a 15-minute 1:1 slot with a member of the DESNZ team; these are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f84c9e-c23b-4028-a963-84dfe1a85fe6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 23 May 2023 at 11:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f84c9e-c23b-4028-a963-84dfe1a85fe6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f84c9e-c23b-4028-a963-84dfe1a85fe6 23rd May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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