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title: "ERA-NET MISCOMAR+"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb55bc59-6da9-4194-9bd4-047ddd25af12"
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# ERA-NET MISCOMAR+

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb55bc59-6da9-4194-9bd4-047ddd25af12

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "ERA-NET MISCOMAR+" in the industry category of research and development services. The project aims to optimise biomass production from the resilient C4 grass Miscanthus, particularly on marginal lands. The contract period is set from 1st June 2020 to 31st March 2023, with a total value of £100,000. The tender was published on 26th October 2020, following a selective procurement method that involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with the tender phase concluding on 19th May 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in innovative agricultural practices and sustainable development, particularly those specialising in biomass production and environmental consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development, especially in relation to environmental and agricultural sciences, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging the project's focus on enhancing biomass production and exploring new valorisation pathways.

## Notice

The overarching objective of MISCOMAR+ is to create beneficial socio-economic-environmental prospects for marginal lands using the perennial resilient C4 grass Miscanthus. MISCOMAR+ is a 'follow on' project to add value and build on MISCOMAR (FACCE SURPLUS Call 1, June 2016 - May 2019) through new trials and valorisation pathways, and new environmental, biochemical, and industrial expertise in an expanded team. The MISCOMAR+ project is structured in five work packages (WPs) with specific focus to make the overall project deliver the objectives described. Together, efforts in all WPs will improve Miscanthus biomass production on marginal and or contaminated land (MaCL), develop and demonstrate novel valorisation options for the biomass, and provide a holistic estimation of potential environmental and socioeconomic benefits and impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cd4995-cb9c-49ba-9429-4ccdc013d5a7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY (IBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cd4995-cb9c-49ba-9429-4ccdc013d5a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cd4995-cb9c-49ba-9429-4ccdc013d5a7
  26th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb8bb704-a908-4fca-9caf-b200ec5b3a87
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