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title: "ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044eae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA"
published: "2024-03-29"
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# ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre Market Engagement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044eae

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is planning a tender titled "ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre Market Engagement" in the services category, related to IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This activity is in the planning stage and involves engaging with suppliers to provide administration, delivery, support, and maintenance of a Farm Carbon Calculator for farm businesses in Northern Ireland. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire by 3.00pm on Friday 12th April 2024 for potential business growth opportunities.

This procurement process by DAERA offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in agricultural, data services, research and development services, software development, and related consultancy services. The tender aims to assist farmers in reducing net GHG emissions on their farms by providing the necessary tools and support services. Businesses interested in technology solutions for the agriculture sector and sustainable farming practices would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

** Pre-Market Engagement** ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre Market Engagement DAERA requires a Supplier to provide the administration, delivery, support and maintenance of a Farm Carbon Calculator which will provide farm businesses with their farm carbon footprint. Training will be provided by DAERA to assist farmers to use the information received to take appropriate action to reduce net GHG emissions on their farm. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DAERA wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 12th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* Pre-Market Engagement** ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre Market Engagement DAERA require a Supplier to provide the administration, delivery, support and maintenance of a Farm Carbon Calculator which will provide farm businesses with their farm carbon footprint. Training will be provided by DAERA to assist farmers to use the information received to take appropriate action to reduce net GHG emissions on their farm. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DAERA wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Additional information: Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area. under ID 5309801 DAERA - The Carbon Footprinting Project Pre-Market Engagement and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Friday 12th April 2024. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire must be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010485-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS DAERA |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72300000 - Data services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 77110000 - Services incidental to agricultural production

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2024 at 14:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010485-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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