--- title: "Developing a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2017-10-27" --- # Developing a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9528a7d3-a208-4495-9999-2aa01ee8a863.json) ## Summary The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is hosting a tender titled "Developing a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will close on 17th November 2017 at 12 noon GMT. The contract is set to commence on 8th January 2018 and will run until 31st December 2019, with a total estimated value of £95,000. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals via email to the designated contact point by the deadline specified. This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research, remote sensing technology, and consultancy services focusing on greenhouse gas monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as they can contribute innovative methods and technologies for assessing peatland conditions using satellite data. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate collaboration with government bodies and enhance a business's reputation in environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts. ## Notice The UK's peatlands are a major store of carbon. This project will research and develop a new way to assess peatland condition using freely-available, weekly satellite radar data. In particular it will focus on the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar interferometry (InSAR), calibrated against data from peatland monitoring sites across the UK. Description: BEIS is looking for a contractor or contractors to develop a method to characterise UK peatland condition from radar to better constrain the UK greenhouse gas inventory. The purpose of the project is to determine whether data from satellite radar sensors can be used to monitor the condition of the UK's peatlands and use this monitoring information as input into the national land use greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. This will enable the Government to produce a better constrained inventory for use in support of setting and tracking progress in UK Carbon Budgets as well for international reporting and policy development. Defra and the Scottish Government have commissioned research into the use of optical satellite data to characterise UK peatland condition in order to support greenhouse gas reporting. This new BEIS project will complement this research by focusing on the use of radar satellite data, which has the advantage of being able to penetrate clouds, an important issue in the UK. The project will take place from January 2018 to December 2019. The project will involve the satellite radar-based characterisation of a sample of UK peatland sites, using field micrometeorology measurements and high resolution imagery as reference data. Specifically, the project will assess the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar interferometry (InSAR) methods. The main output will be a validated method to classify the condition of peatlands using freely-available, weekly satellite data. Furthermore, the project will demonstrate that this condition information can be used to support the national greenhouse gas reporting process. Finally, the project will lay out a roadmap to implement the new method cost-effectively, including an analysis of the potential to hindcast the approach back towards 1990. The work will be carried out as a separate contract to the GHG emission inventory and projections contract that BEIS currently has with Ricardo Energy and Environment (and subcontractors the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) and Forest Research). The contractor(s) will be required to liaise with CEH and/or Forest Research concerning the relevant information already contained within the LULUCF inventory, with a view to ensuring that any potential solutions can be successfully incorporated into the inventory process in the future. Additional information: How to Apply If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to sidscienceteam@decc.gsi.gov.uk at address stipulated in the "Who to Contact" section. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions or the Short Form Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submission must be returned by email to sidscienceteam@decc.gsi.gov.uk by 12 noon GMT 17th November 2017. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on 22nd January 2018. Project completion is required by 31st December 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6ea3ee-c758-468b-aac4-96221aaa0b44 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2017 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6ea3ee-c758-468b-aac4-96221aaa0b44 - 6 Oct 2017 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6ea3ee-c758-468b-aac4-96221aaa0b44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6ea3ee-c758-468b-aac4-96221aaa0b44 27th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/573acef8-dec3-494a-bce1-63205e1c56f2 Peatland condition ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88948710-482f-42f7-ad83-6495b676e78f T&Cs Peatland condition TRN 1370/10/2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1efbd39-c434-4967-8780-d84ce92c9adc Supplier Q&A for peatland ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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