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title: "Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04115a"
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published: "2023-12-28"
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# Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04115a

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is inviting tenders for a research project titled "Research on Data quality of Life Cycle Assessments of steel, cement and concrete products". This project falls under the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage. The expected project duration is from April 2024 to March 2025 with a budget of up to £175,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19th February 2024.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero provides a chance for businesses interested in research services related to life cycle assessments of construction products to compete. Companies offering research and development services, particularly in the field of environmental impact assessments, are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process encourages consortia and partnerships to ensure a variety of products and methodologies are included, offering ample opportunities for collaboration and growth within the industry.

## Notice

This project will compare the methodology, outputs and data quality of different Life Cycle Assessment and Inventory methodologies and standards widely used for construction products, particularly iron, steel, cement, and concrete. The methodologies compared will include widely used international standards for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), the newly developed EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Methodology), and the GHG Protocol. Expected outputs include: - Infographics with benchmarks and data quality - A tool for DESNZ use to develop life cycle assessments using different methodologies (including EU CBAM and EPDs) - Comparison of life cycle emissions using different methodologies using site and modelled data - Recommended input values and benchmark data for UK and imported products The project is expected to run from April 2024 to March 2025, and the budget is a maximum of PS175k

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The research project will collect data and develop a tool to compare emission measurements of steel, cement and concrete products purchased and/or produced in the UK. It will investigate variation and take-up of different reporting programmes. The procurement will be an open competition, and consortia and partnerships are encouraged to ensure a diversity of products and methods are included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037977-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2023 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037977-2023
- 2 Nov 2023 at 15:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032476-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero

## Provenance

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