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title: "UKRI-3928 UK-Denmark Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study"
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# UKRI-3928 UK-Denmark Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046ec0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with the UK Department for Transport and the Danish Maritime Authority, has awarded a contract for a pre-feasibility study investigating Green Shipping Corridors between the UK and Denmark. The procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, specifically focusing on the analysis of potential Green Corridor routes. Ricardo AE Ltd has been appointed as the supplier for this project, with the contract commencing in October 2024 and running for six months. The study aims to inform future policy and research decisions for both national and international stakeholders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in green shipping, environmental consultancy, and data analysis, to drive innovation and policy development in sustainable maritime transport. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open and competitive, focusing on quality and price criteria. Businesses with strong networks in both the UK and Danish maritime sectors, and proven analytical capabilities, will find this contract particularly suitable to leverage their expertise and expand their footprint in the green transportation industry.

## Notice

Innovate UK part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and the Danish Maritime Authority, has appointed a supplier to conduct a pre-feasibility study investigating Green Corridor routes between the UK and Denmark.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Innovate UK part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and the Danish Maritime Authority, is looking to appoint a supplier to conduct a pre-feasibility study investigating Green Corridor routes between the UK and Denmark. The pre-feasibility study will inform future national and international policy and research decisions and the results will be used by UK and Denmark government, industry and academia. The objective of this procurement is to identify and appoint an industry expert to lead a single pre-feasibility study to analyse and investigate Green Shipping Corridors between the UK and Denmark. The supplier will be required to conduct a comprehensive review of current and future routes between the two countries. This pre-feasibility study will commence in October 2024 and conclude in March 2025. The supplier will be required to: A.Engage with UK and Danish organisations, which includes identification, engagement and full buy in from all Green Corridor stakeholders. Stakeholders include (but are not limited to) ports, vessel owners / operators, supply chains, industry associations and government organisations. B.Include a Danish stakeholder or cooperating partner with expertise and networks in the Danish maritime sector. C.Collect and analyse the data and evidence provided by Green Corridor stakeholders. Analysis must stand up to scrutiny and be performed from a position of scientific validity. D.Produce a comprehensive report on the environmental, technology, commercial, economic and regulatory (vessel and port) findings from the analysis. E.Provide a comprehensive analysis of at least three case study Green Corridor routes between the UK and Denmark and produce a detailed roadmap that shows how to achieve demonstrations of these routes. F.Report periodically on the progress of the pre-feasibility study. Reporting requirements will be agreed with Innovate UK and DfT with the Danish Maritime Authority providing consent for tailored public releases. The duration of the contract is 6 months commencing in October 2024 . The contract price range (ex VAT) is up to PS250,000.00 Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/249JD4294K

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039301-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,508 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039301-2024
- 10 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017896-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=907893250
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/249JD4294K

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