--- title: "NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework for Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b311" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b311" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b311.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b311.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEXUS" published: "2023-12-13" --- # NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework for Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support Buyer: NEXUS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b311 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b311) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b311.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves Nexus seeking Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support through a tender titled "NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework". The procurement is in the services category, with the main focus on environmental services. Nexus aims to implement its new strategy with the help of appointed consultants for various tasks such as Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting, Planning Studies, Biodiversity surveys, and Waste Management. The procurement method is "selective" under a "Restricted procedure". The contract was awarded on 5th December 2023. This tender by Nexus offers significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in environmental services. Businesses adept at providing consultancy support for areas like greenhouse gas reporting, biodiversity surveys, waste management, and environmental impact assessments are well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method ensures that participants are qualified experts in the field, enhancing competition and quality of service delivery. The deadline for tender submission was 10th May 2023, inviting bids for various Lots comprising specific environmental consultancy services. ## Notice Nexus has recently published its Environment and Sustainability Strategy and is seeking a framework of support to assist with the implementation of this strategy and to allow project teams and other areas of the organisation to call off specialist advice, feasibility and guidance when required. Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): Lot 1 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting * Embodied carbon; * Project emissions; * Lifecycle emissions, including negative emissions from modal shift. Lot 2 - Planning Studies (Feasibility studies) * Environmental feasibility work for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 assets (i.e. boilers, HVAC, solar, energy saving projects). Lot 3 - Planning Requirements * Assessment of projects ensuring that they comply with 2021 Environment Act (i.e. 10% biodiversity net gain); * Providing specialist advice to ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental legislation; * Development of environmental frameworks to allow Nexus to assess projects; * Assist in the development of planning submissions. Lot 4 - Biodiversity * Physical surveys to establish level of biodiversity on each site; * Recommendations to improve biodiversity; * Undertake biodiversity net gain calculations. Lot 5 - Recycling and Waste Management * Assessment of projects or elements of projects to increase recycling and minimise waste, including assessment of novel and innovative solutions. Lot 6 - Business Cases * Cost/benefit and return on investment analysis, specifically relating to environmental impacts; * Options appraisals for specialist environmental appraisals. It is envisaged that no more than three organisations will be appointed to each Lot. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Embodied carbon; * Project emissions; * Lifecycle emissions, including negative emissions from modal shift. Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion. Planning Studies (Feasibility studies) Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Environmental feasibility work for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 assets (i.e. boilers, HVAC, solar, energy saving projects). Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion. Planning Requirements Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Assessment of projects ensuring that they comply with 2021 Environment Act (i.e. 10% biodiversity net gain); * Providing specialist advice to ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental legislation; * Development of environmental frameworks to allow Nexus to assess projects; * Assist in the development of planning submissions. Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion. Biodiversity Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Physical surveys to establish level of biodiversity on each site; * Recommendations to improve biodiversity; * Undertake biodiversity net gain calculations. Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion. Recycling and Waste Management Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Assessment of projects or elements of projects to increase recycling and minimise waste, including assessment of novel and innovative solutions. Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion. Business Cases Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): * Cost/benefit and return on investment analysis, specifically relating to environmental impacts; * Options appraisals for specialist environmental appraisals. Renewal: The framework will be let for an initial period of three years and include the option for an extension of up to one year plus up to a further one year at Nexus' discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036603-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEXUS | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 4AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2023 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036603-2023 - 3 Apr 2023 at 08:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009580-2023 - 15 Mar 2023 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007546-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nepo.org - https://www.nexus.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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