---
title: "ODA - Ukraine Timber project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0350ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-07-12"
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# ODA - Ukraine Timber project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0350ec

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, pertains to the "ODA - Ukraine Timber project." This contract falls under the environmental protection industry, specifically within the Research and Development services category. The process was characterised by extreme urgency due to the war in Ukraine, leading to a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 24 June 2022, with the project focused on preventing illegal timber trade from Ukraine. The work primarily took place in Ukraine, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy and research, particularly those specialising in timber or forestry. Companies with expertise in sustainable practices, illegal logging prevention, and product certification would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only allows businesses to contribute to crucial environmental efforts but also positions them within a growing market focused on sustainability and compliance with international regulations.

## Notice

R&D relating to timber in the Ukraine

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ukraine Timber project aims to achieve the following; "Preventing trade in illegally harvested timber from Ukraine, in support of current sanctions and trade measures in light of Russia's invasion (delivery partner: World Forest ID working through RBG Kew).Defra has been working, through Kew, with World Forest ID to collect a timber reference sample library that allows us to enforce due diligence legislation for timber by identifying, and determining the origin of, imported timber and timber products. This helps to reduce illegal deforestation, supporting climate, nature and livelihoods outcomes including by supporting sustainability/certification schemes. This contract will conduct sampling from Ukraine.

### Procurement Information

Extreme urgency caused by war in Ukraine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019011-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,126,980 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | WORLD FOREST ID ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019011-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk
- https://worldforestid.org

## Provenance

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