Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
London
Contact
Melanie Jans-Singh
energyresearch@energysecurity.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Research on life cycle assessments of steel, cement and concrete
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This project will compare the methodology, outputs and data quality of different Life Cycle Assessment methodologies and standards widely used for construction products, particularly steel, cement and concrete. The methodologies compared will include widely used international standards for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), the newly developed EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Methodology), and the GHG Protocol.
Expected outputs include:
• Infographics with benchmarks and data quality
• A tool to develop life cycle assessments using different methodologies (including CBAM and EPDs)
• Comparison of life cycle emissions using different methodologies using site and modelled data
• Input and benchmark data for UK and imported products
The project is expected to run to March 2025, budget is a maximum of £175k.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £175,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The research project will develop a tool to produce LCAs of concrete, steel and cement products purchased and/or produced in the UK. It will investigate variation and take-up of different reporting programmes.
The procurement will be an open competition, and consortia and partnerships are encouraged to ensure a diversity of products and methods are included.
two.2.14) Additional information
Date: 16th November 2023, 3-5pm
Location: Hybrid: online and Great Minster House, Department For Transport, London, SW1P 4DR
Purpose of the supplier day:
* Early information of project plan and procurement timelines
* Opportunity for suppliers to meet and develop partnerships
* Engagement with market for feedback on proposal
Please register using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/FLNbKW3drB
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 December 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes