--- title: "Research to assess the economics of coastal change management in England and to determine potential adaptation pathways for a sample of exposed communities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE" published: "2017-10-20" --- # Research to assess the economics of coastal change management in England and to determine potential adaptation pathways for a sample of exposed communities Buyer: THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2da2262-5147-49f7-a92b-8ed67f3c2b0a.json) ## Summary The Committee on Climate Change is seeking research proposals for a project titled "Research to assess the economics of coastal change management in England and to determine potential adaptation pathways for a sample of exposed communities". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically pertaining to coastal management, and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, bids must be submitted by 5pm on 8th November 2017, with the contract commencing on 20th November 2017 and lasting until 31st May 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental research, particularly in the fields of coastal management and climate change adaptation. Companies with expertise in economic assessments, consultancy services, or related research and development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the increasing focus on climate resilience, successful bidders could enhance their visibility and credibility while contributing to crucial national efforts regarding the management of coastal change in England. ## Notice The Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is the Government's statutory advisers on preparing for climate change. One of the primary risks from climate change relates to sea level rise and the consequential increases in the chance of coastal flooding and the rate of coastal erosion to vulnerable English coastlines (ASC 2016). The combined effects of erosion and coastal flooding are considered together in this specification as 'coastal change'. A series of Shoreline Management Plans are in place for the entire length of the English coastline. These set out the intended approaches to managing coastal change over the short (to around 2025), medium (to the 2050s) and the long term (to 2100), described by one of four high-level policy options for each of these three planning timescales or 'epochs': * No active intervention - Flood or coastal erosion defences are not introduced, maintained or enhanced. * Hold the (existing defence) line - Flood or coastal erosion defences are built, maintained, replaced and/or enhanced so that the position of the shoreline remains where it currently is. * Managed realignment - Managing the movement of the shoreline to allow or restrict erosion or flooding in certain areas. This is usually done in low-lying areas, but may occasionally apply to cliffs. * Advance the line - New defences are built on the seaward side of existing defence lines. The ASC would like to assess the economics and feasibility of delivering these interventions as set out in the SMPs over the short, medium and long term. For example the ASC has previously concluded that (see ASC 2017, page 119): * The amount of managed realignment of the coastline is still not in line with delivering Shoreline Management Plan aspirations for the 2030s. (Note: based in part on ASC 2013, see from page 100). * It is not known whether actions in Shoreline Management Plans constitute a viable approach to coastal adaptation in the long-term nor how they interface with other national or local plans. This project will therefore aim to conduct a national cost-benefit assessment of coastal change interventions for the English coastline, and to supplement this with a series of case studies looking at adaptation pathways for specific communities exposed to coastal change in the short, medium and longer term. *** Please see specification ** Additional information: Bids should be sent in time in time for receipt by 5pm on Wednesday 8th November 2017. Potential bidders are requested that they must make clear any issues they have with these standard terms and conditions by the 1st November 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df16539a-9314-404c-b0b5-1f28f6523d82 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 20 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 31 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,667 | | 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 | THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 8NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Royal Hospital | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2017 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df16539a-9314-404c-b0b5-1f28f6523d82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df16539a-9314-404c-b0b5-1f28f6523d82 20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2940a0c6-6ef9-4c4a-9c3e-b76d867b8fa1 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c6be6e1-d423-4269-89b3-14e62e254a49 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce890f10-54ac-4444-aa7b-69bb19a21328 T&C's ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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