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title: "Domestic Combustion Research"
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# Domestic Combustion Research

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3a96b30-69af-4df8-b304-489e98893dd4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Domestic Combustion Research" project has been initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, situated in London, England. This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on market research services. It underwent an open procurement method, following an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15 January 2018. The contract commenced on 1 March 2018 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2019. The total contract value is £346,008.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering market research or consultancy services related to domestic combustion behaviours and environmental assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this project. Firms with expertise in emissions analysis or behaviour change strategies regarding solid fuel use would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract.

## Notice

To gain a further understanding of domestic combustion behaviours, in particular: 1) solid fuel use (including quantities burnt, appliance type, etc...) to enable an appraisal of current emissions inventory estimates; 2) attitudes and behaviours relating to burning (including uptake of efficient burning practices, appliance maintenance and barriers to change); 3) motivations for appliance purchasing (including drivers of purchasing decisions and potential for further growth in numbers burning at home); 4) knowledge and understanding of wider context (e.g. importance of seasoning and smoke control areas) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba9aeb0-6d85-4522-828e-41e0a76d5dea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £346,008 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £346,008 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | TNS UK LTD (TRADING AS KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba9aeb0-6d85-4522-828e-41e0a76d5dea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba9aeb0-6d85-4522-828e-41e0a76d5dea
  27th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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