--- title: "1729 / ITT / SC Framework Biochar Soil Amendment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032677" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032677" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032677.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032677.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2022-03-25" --- # 1729 / ITT / SC Framework Biochar Soil Amendment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032677 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032677) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032677.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham (UoN) is currently conducting a tender for the "1729 / ITT / SC Framework Biochar Soil Amendment," which falls under the goods category within the soil industry. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the bidding period set to end on 2nd May 2022. UoN aims to deploy between 100-150 tonnes of biochar to various arable lands across the UK, commencing in summer 2022, with a contract duration of approximately two years and optional renewals. The estimated value of this procurement is £200,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of biochar, particularly those capable of meeting the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) Agro II specification. Companies engaged in agriculture, environmental services, and sustainable soil management practices would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for suitable biochar application and the potential for additional smaller trials could further encourage innovation and collaboration within the industry, contributing to growth and sustainability in agricultural practices across the UK. ## Notice Brief: The University of Nottingham (UoN) is conducting the most ambitious and comprehensive biochar demonstration programme to date involving arable fields, grass and woodland, contaminated land, and where soil erosion control is required. The programme, using over 200 tonnes of biochar, will address uncertainties regarding the extent and scope of deployment and its stability with respect to carbon sequestration, together with quantifying effects on ecosystem services. The framework will allow UoN to secure compliant supply chains and call off materials. Tender Technical Specification: Starting in summer of 2022, UoN will be deploying 100-150 tonnes of biochar to arable lands across farms in the UK, for which we require biochar of EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification. The biochar required must be suitable for application using agricultural spreaders with minimal dust production, which in practice means particle sizes of 1-5 mm. Over the following 3 years we may ### Lot Information Framework Agreement for Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Virgin Material Starting in summer of 2022, UoN will be deploying 100-150 tonnes of biochar to arable lands across farms in the UK, for which we require biochar of EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification. The biochar required must be suitable for application using agricultural spreaders with minimal dust production, which in practice means particle sizes of 1-5 mm. Over the following 3 years we may also require tonne quantities (1-10 tonnes) of biochar for smaller trials on an ad hoc basic, with the potential for larger quantities dependant on research demands. See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Options: Must have EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification - See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Renewal: See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Framework Agreement for Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Biproduct Material The University of Nottingham (UoN) is conducting the most ambitious and comprehensive biochar demonstration programme to date involving arable fields, grass and woodland, contaminated land, and where soil erosion control is required. The programme, using over 200 tonnes of biochar, will address uncertainties regarding the extent and scope of deployment and its stability with respect to carbon sequestration, together with quantifying effects on ecosystem services.Information on Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home. Additional information: Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Options: Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Renewal: Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008157-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products ### Codes - 14212400 - Soil - 14212420 - Subsoil ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008157-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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