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title: "NCF: Net Zero - Timber in Construction"
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# NCF: Net Zero - Timber in Construction

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c031e72b-3042-4c3f-9616-28568e647402

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "NCF: Net Zero - Timber in Construction" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23rd November 2023, and the contract period is from 15th December 2023 to 15th September 2024. The total contract value is £148,947.47 in GBP. The contracting authority is based in London with multiple delivery addresses across the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by DEFRA presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in research and development consultancy services focused on timber in construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses based in various regions of the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, Wales, and others, can participate in this procurement process. The contract aims to support innovations towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the construction industry, making it ideal for companies with expertise in sustainable practices.

## Notice

NCF: Net Zero - Timber in Construction

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297f8279-7766-466c-abb7-e743e5c85b1a |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2023 - 15 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,947 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297f8279-7766-466c-abb7-e743e5c85b1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297f8279-7766-466c-abb7-e743e5c85b1a
  22nd December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c01ffd92-287f-4fdc-a966-f58acbf04526
  C22158_Timber in Construction_RM6126_Order Form_Redacted_Final

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