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title: "Carbon Footprint Analysis and Net Zero Action Plan for three MRC Units"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000693079"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2022-08-31"
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# Carbon Footprint Analysis and Net Zero Action Plan for three MRC Units

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000693079

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## Summary

The University of Dundee has awarded a contract for "Carbon Footprint Analysis and Net Zero Action Plan for three MRC Units" to Sweco UK Limited. The procurement process involved a science-based review of carbon footprints and emission reduction targets for MRC units in Dundee, Edinburgh, and Cambridge. The contract was signed on 23rd August 2022. The University of Dundee acted as the buying organisation in this procurement, and the tender was at the award stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector with expertise in carbon footprint analysis and net zero action planning. Suitable businesses would need capabilities in working across multiple locations such as Dundee, Edinburgh, and Cambridge. The tender's focus on achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 aligns with environmental sustainability goals, making it ideal for businesses specialising in sustainable practices and environmental consultancy services.

## Notice

The engagement of a suitably qualified provider to carry out a science-based review of MRC PPU, MRC HGU and MRC MBU, to determine their Carbon Footprint and set targets for emission reductions that are consistent with the 1.5degC limit for global temperature rise. The review will also establish a 'net zero emissions pathway' and 'net zero action plan' for each of MRC PPU, MRC HGU and MRC MBU, consistent with the 2040 Net Zero target of UKRI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For three MRC Units in the Universities of Dundee, Edinburgh, and Cambridge, analyse the carbon footprint and produce a science-based action plan, which would align with the 1.5degC limit in global temperature rise and allow the MRC units to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 (as required by UKRI). The analysis would first be carried out at the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the University of Dundee (200 people in one building that is part of the School of Life Sciences). Subsequent work would be carried out at the MRC Human Genetics Unit in the University of Edinburgh (~260 people in three connected buildings at Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Western General Hospital Site) and the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit in the University of Cambridge (~125 people in one building that is shared with another institute at the Addenbrookes Hospital Site) In each case, a local contact based in the MRC Unit would work with the chosen service provider, to help source and organise the required data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457738 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services
- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457738
- 17 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451634

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN451634&idx=1
  17th June 2022 - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451634
  Carbon Footprint Analysis and Net Zero Action Plan for three MRC Units - The engagement of a suitably qualified provider to carry out a science-based review of MRC PPU, MRC HGU and MRC MBU, to determine their Carbon Footprint and set targets for emission reductions that are consistent with the 1.5degC limit for global temperature rise. The review will also establish a 'net zero emissions pathway' and 'net zero action plan' for each of MRC PPU, MRC HGU and MRC MBU, consistent with the 2040 Net Zero target of UKRI.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457738
  Carbon Footprint Analysis and Net Zero Action Plan for three MRC Units - The engagement of a suitably qualified provider to carry out a science-based review of MRC PPU, MRC HGU and MRC MBU, to determine their Carbon Footprint and set targets for emission reductions that are consistent with the 1.5degC limit for global temperature rise. The review will also establish a 'net zero emissions pathway' and 'net zero action plan' for each of MRC PPU, MRC HGU and MRC MBU, consistent with the 2040 Net Zero target of UKRI.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000693079

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