Scope
Reference
C30264
Description
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.
Contract 2. Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration
Supplier
Contract value
- £199,910.80 excluding VAT
- £239,892.96 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 2 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLJ-4998-WXXW
Maclean Building Benson Lane,
Wallingford,
OX10 8BB
United Kingdom
Email: tendersupport@ceh.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ceh.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Defra Group Commercial
Email: dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government