--- title: "Defra Opportunity for Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-06-30" --- # Defra Opportunity for Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5d3342c-7259-48ca-b20c-f43224eac8d5.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Defra Opportunity for Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture." This initiative falls under the research consultancy services category and is located in Bristol, England. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 28th July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 31st August 2021 and will last until 31st August 2023. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in agricultural consultancy, environmental science, or carbon accounting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been designed to be accessible to a wide range of suppliers, allowing them to showcase their capabilities in enhancing tools for carbon emissions auditing. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and establish connections within the agricultural sector, contributing to the ongoing efforts in UK decarbonisation. ## Notice Agriculture is a small but significant contributor to UK GHG emissions. The sector currently accounts for around 10% of total UK emissions, but this figure is rising as the rest of the economy decarbonises. The majority of greenhouse gases in UK agriculture come from methane and nitrous oxide (55% and 31% of agricultural emissions respectively) which are often less well understood than CO2 emission pathways. Carbon auditing tools are a valuable part of increasing understanding of on farm emission and where they arise, and should empower farmers and other actors in the agricultural supply chain to take targeted actions to reduce their impacts. This project aims to bring some clarity on the extent to which commonly used tools diverge in their estimates of carbon footprint for a range of well-defined reference systems. Furthermore, it seeks to identify the major sources of divergence and to provide some recommendations on specific areas for further work to tighten up the guidance in accordance with the best available science Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. 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This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f3331-100b-4e1e-a1c1-464503deaf81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2021 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f3331-100b-4e1e-a1c1-464503deaf81 - 28 Jun 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f3331-100b-4e1e-a1c1-464503deaf81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b14f3331-100b-4e1e-a1c1-464503deaf81 30th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo E-tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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