---
title: "UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Ecuador's Biennial Transparency Report"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac51"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Ecuador's Biennial Transparency Report

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac51

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has successfully completed a procurement process for an in-country review of Ecuador's Biennial Transparency Report as part of the UNFCCC review. The contract, under the title "UNFCCC Review – In-Country Review of Ecuador’s Biennial Transparency Report," was awarded to Aether Limited. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the process is located in the United Kingdom, falling under the services industry category, specifically research services. This finalised contract was signed on 8th October 2025 and is active from 20th October 2025 to 12th March 2026. The total contract value is £35,092.80 gross. The Department operates from London and aims to support global climate efforts through this engagement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those familiar with UNFCCC processes. Companies or experts listed on the UNFCCC Roster of Experts would find themselves well-positioned to leverage such contracts, as they facilitate the involvement of UK specialists in international climate review processes. The completion of this direct tender could encourage SMEs, like Aether Limited, to seek out similar engagements, thereby fostering further opportunities for growth in the sustainability and environmental sectors.

## Notice

Greenhouse gas inventories (GHGI) are required to be submitted by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which includes the UK. These inventories are required to be reviewed by UNFCCC Expert Reviewers, drawn from the UNFCCC Roster of Experts. The requirement of this work is to facilitate and fund the participation of UK experts to review GHGI of other countries. All UK experts must be on the UNFCCC Roster of Experts to participate. The requirement of this work is to facilitate and fund the participation of a UK expert in an in-country review of Ecuador's GHGI, submitted as part of its Biennial Transparency Report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063996-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 12 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,244 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 08:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063996-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063996-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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