--- title: "Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AHDB" published: "2024-10-07" --- # Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot Buyer: AHDB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89.json) ## Summary The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Carbon Audit Tool for the Environment Baselining Pilot," geared towards the agricultural services industry. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with documents issued on 7 October 2024 and a closing date set for noon on 14 November 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the project is to be carried out in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence on 24 February 2025 and run until 31 December 2029. The key deliverable is a comprehensive carbon calculator tool covering various farming enterprise types involved in the Environment Baselining Pilot. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in carbon auditing and environmental consultancy within the agricultural sector. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the project is suitable for smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, and environmental impact assessments stand to benefit greatly from participating in this tender. The successful bidder will not only gain from the initial contract value but also from the long-term partnership opportunities with AHDB and other participating farms. ## Notice For this tender, AHDB are seeking one supplier to provide the use of an agricultural carbon calculator tool that adheres to the requirements detailed in the specification across the pilot farms. This calculator will be used to undertake carbon audits across 135 -170 participating farms in the Environment Baselining Pilot,. AHDB wants to determine a carbon baseline for each farm business, reporting at the business, enterprise and system level. The calculator must be able to provide a carbon audit for as many farming enterprise types as possible, including but not limited to all AHDB levy sectors i.e. Cereals & Oilseeds, Beef and Lamb, Dairy and Pork. Many farms will be mixed farms involving sectors and activities not covered by the AHDB levy. The carbon calculator tool will require functionality to cover the entire farm business, including all land management uses, any diversification that effects the land management of the business e.g. anaerobic digestors or biochar units, and non-cropped land such as woodland. The tool should provide information on: * Greenhouse gas emissions, * Carbon sequestration and losses * GWP100 and GWP* * Avoidance, reduction and removal of GHG emissions. Closing date is NOON 14th November 2024 The electronic address at which the Procurement Documents have been made directly available by AHDB by electronic means is https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome. This is AHDB's e-Sourcing portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47af9505-6dc4-4c81-a1f6-eb6158cf572e | | 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 | 7 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | AHDB | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV3 4PE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton | | Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2024 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47af9505-6dc4-4c81-a1f6-eb6158cf572e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47af9505-6dc4-4c81-a1f6-eb6158cf572e 7th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da5ae762-7ec1-4ac3-b2f9-bd967baeca89.json.