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title: "LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558204"
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# LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558204

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a procurement process titled "LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING" to develop a method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce. This tender falls under the services category within the education industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is open, and the tender was initially announced on 28 September 2018, with a submission deadline set for 17 October 2018 at 12:00. The awarded contract, which values £49,687, was signed on 8 November 2018 and is currently active.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural consultancy, environmental science, and data analysis. Companies that possess expertise in carbon accounting, agricultural practices, or have experience working with government and policy officials will be particularly well-suited to engage in this project. Additionally, firms capable of delivering methodologies in straightforward language and those equipped to support Scottish farming enterprises in reducing their carbon footprint may find this tender particularly relevant for their growth prospects.

## Notice

ClimateXChange wishes to commission a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce, and an analysis of its potential application in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. In the Climate Change Plan (published February 2018) the Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the food we produce, by lowering the associated emissions, such as each kilo of beef or each litre of milk. This research will examine how inform the decision-making process for delivery of this commitment. The audience for this brief will include non-technical policy officials and decision-makers in Scottish Government. It will also be shared with agricultural-industry stakeholders who will be familiar with the themes, but not with technical academic language. The analysis and method needs to be presented in plain language, with detailed analysis set out in linked appendices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to develop a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data on Scottish farms, along with an assessment of the potential opportunities and challenges in its wider application. This method must be suitable for use by Scottish farm business. The project will include three separate but related stages: 1. Develop a robust and repeatable method for calculating emissions intensity (GHG equivalent) for beef production in Scotland (how can farm businesses calculate their emissions intensity confident in the knowledge that it is robust and repeatable) The project will examine beef production in Scotland, suitable for a. Upland suckler systems b. Lowland suckler systems c. Upland finisher systems d. Lowland finisher systems 2. Compile a compendium of existing datasets already collected for beef production in Scotland that might support the proposed method, with a brief analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in delivering (1) (how can the method best fit with existing processes). 3. Undertake a comparative analysis of existing mechanisms with potential relevance to Scottish farming (what can we learn from others), to include a. evidence for successful implementation in other countries b. evidence for successful implementation in specific sectors/ business areas c. their practical potential, presented in table form, and with concise analytical narrative, to capture i. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. ii. Underlying assumptions that may affect the scope/ purpose

Options: There is potential for a further phase of work to address further commodities. Please provide an indicative cost for this subsequent phase of work. This is subject to funding, we reserve the right not to proceed with this additional element. a. dairy and sheep b. wheat, barley and oats c. chickens (broiler and egg production), pigs and deer

Renewal: Additional 2 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340617 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,687 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340617
- 28 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332542

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332542
  LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING - ClimateXChange wishes to commission a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce, and an analysis of its potential application in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. In the Climate Change Plan (published February 2018) the Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the food we produce, by lowering the associated emissions, such as each kilo of beef or each litre of milk. This research will examine how inform the decision-making process for delivery of this commitment. The audience for this brief will include non-technical policy officials and decision-makers in Scottish Government. It will also be shared with agricultural-industry stakeholders who will be familiar with the themes, but not with technical academic language. The analysis and method needs to be presented in plain language, with detailed analysis set out in linked appendices.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340617
  LIT0604 BENCHMARKING EMISSIONS INTENSITY IN SCOTTISH FARMING - ClimateXChange wishes to commission a robust and repeatable method for generating emissions intensity data for Scottish farm produce, and an analysis of its potential application in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks. In the Climate Change Plan (published February 2018) the Scottish Government has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the food we produce, by lowering the associated emissions, such as each kilo of beef or each litre of milk. This research will examine how inform the decision-making process for delivery of this commitment. The audience for this brief will include non-technical policy officials and decision-makers in Scottish Government. It will also be shared with agricultural-industry stakeholders who will be familiar with the themes, but not with technical academic language. The analysis and method needs to be presented in plain language, with detailed analysis set out in linked appendices.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558204
- https://ee.ricardo.com/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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