---
title: "UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Zimbabwe's Biennial Transparency Report"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066062"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Zimbabwe's Biennial Transparency Report

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066062

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has completed its procurement process for the "UNFCCC Review - In-Country Review of Zimbabwe's Biennial Transparency Report." This contract, under the industry category of research services, involves reviewing climate change transparency reports. Located in London, the Department serves as the central government authority for this initiative. The procurement reached an award stage on 16th February 2026, with the active contract period extending from 18th February to 6th June 2026. The tender was processed using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, reflecting streamlined execution of the initiative.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in international climate policy reviews. Large organisations such as Ricardo-AEA Limited, the chosen supplier, stand well-placed to benefit, given their capacity to leverage expertise in the UNFCCC framework. This contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio in global environmental initiatives, fostering growth in specialised areas of climate transparency services amidst increasing global scrutiny on environmental reporting. Participating in such specialised governmental contracts can bolster credibility and visibility within the international environmental sector.

## Notice

Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) 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 BTRs 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 Zimbabwe's Biennial Transparency Report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018728-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 6 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,400 |

## 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018728-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018728-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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