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title: "Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels"
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# Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50bfd1bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Air Quality Impacts of Biofuels" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, with a contract value of £39,781. This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a focus on understanding contaminants in biofuel production pathways. The tender period ended on 25 March 2015, and the contract is active, running from 17 April 2015 to 31 July 2015. The procurement method applied was an open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in waste management, biofuel research, or environmental consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative waste materials or biofuels may find this contract particularly appealing. Companies focused on health and environmental impact assessments will benefit from the insights produced by this study, potentially leading to further contracts in the growing sector of sustainable energy solutions.

## Notice

The DfT operate a process to recognise new waste biofuel feedstocks that benefit from double counting. This means that two renewable transport fuel certificates are eligible per litre of fuel supplied. Economic operators look to find novel waste materials to convert into biofuel. The DfT are aware that some of this material has been contaminated with, or is at risk of being contaminated with, a number of potentially harmful compounds. This requirement aims to gain a greater understanding of contaminants entering biofuel production pathways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d574ce2b-42de-4470-92ba-aea4f81cff5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2015 - 31 Jul 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,781 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,781 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2017 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d574ce2b-42de-4470-92ba-aea4f81cff5f
- 11 Jan 2017 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d574ce2b-42de-4470-92ba-aea4f81cff5f
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d574ce2b-42de-4470-92ba-aea4f81cff5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d574ce2b-42de-4470-92ba-aea4f81cff5f
  11th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f34283e-0588-4df1-b466-3e4f0d60b39f
  Contract Award RM5289 Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fcb1b0b-8ab5-4c53-ad46-e6ad6e7c265b
  Contract Award RM5289 Redacted

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