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title: "RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code"
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# RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afbec792-dc77-4bc5-be46-d63a2a0a6c93

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE620 Developing a salt marsh carbon code" in the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £109,655.10 GBP, and the tender period ended on 25th March 2024. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. This procurement process is aimed at service providers and offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, interested in environmental research and development projects.

The Environment Agency, based in London, conducted this procurement process to develop the UK Saltmarsh Code. The tender stage has now been completed, and the contract has been awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, especially those focusing on environmental projects and carbon monitoring, would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The contract involves designing monitoring procedures and producing carbon calculators, presenting a significant opportunity for organisations involved in environmental sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

During FY 23/24 (Phase 2a) we let a contract with UKCEH to launch a Beta Version of the UK domestic Saltmarsh Code, this has included the design of monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) procedures; producing carbon calculators; and exploring code governance and ownership models. As well as designing the code itself, drafting it to a pilot phase. During FY 24/25 (Phase 2b) we will expand on this work, and by Summer 2025 version 1 of the UK Saltmarsh Code will be available for pilot sites to use, following a testing stage and further development of key areas identified within Phase 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107e1612-2628-4fc8-9716-d93f7923f522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,655 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107e1612-2628-4fc8-9716-d93f7923f522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107e1612-2628-4fc8-9716-d93f7923f522
  19th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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