---
title: "Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b45"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b45

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "Capturing transitional changes in GHG fluxes following peat restoration" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has moved through to the award stage with a contract now active since 12 January 2026. The project is focused on refining and validating a model to quantify CO2 uptake during peatland restoration and runs until 31 March 2028. This contract aligns with Defra's commitment to net-zero targets by integrating findings into the UK GHG Inventory and the Peatland Code.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental science and consultancy services, to actively contribute to the UK's environmental improvement strategies. Businesses with expertise in greenhouse gas analysis and ecosystem restoration stand to benefit from partnerships and insights gained through innovative research projects like this. Such projects open avenues for further developments in sustainable practices and underscore a commitment to addressing climate change impacts. The successful service provider, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, demonstrates the readiness and capability required to win impactful tenders within the realm of ecological and environmental consultancy.

## Notice

Peatlands are the world's largest terrestrial carbon store, yet most of England's peatlands are degraded, with only 13% of deep peat remaining in near-natural condition. This degradation contributes around 8 MtCO2e emissions annually, making restoration essential to achieving net zero commitments. The commissioned research will refine and validate a model that quantifies CO2 uptake during the transition from degraded to restored peatland, establishing peat restoration as a credible source of net greenhouse gas removal (GGR). The validated model will be integrated into the UK GHG Inventory and the Peatland Code, strengthening Defra's ability to meet its Carbon Budget obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002545-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,910 |
| Contracts value | £199,910 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002545-2026
- 26 Nov 2025 at 12:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077231-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 11:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057307-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 12:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056941-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002545-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077231-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057307-2025
  17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056941-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5261
  Bidding Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ceh.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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