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Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059b45

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.

Notices

UK7: Contract details notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-002545
Published: 13 January 2026, 10:56am

UK6: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077231
Published: 26 November 2025, 12:51pm

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057307
Published: 17 September 2025, 12:58pm

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