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Domestic Combustion Tracking and Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1640686.53 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 16:40
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
09 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
08 Mar 2030, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD
Official Source
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Description

Defra is seeking to commission a multi-year research programme to strengthen the evidence base around solid fuel burning across the UK, with a focus on domestic settings. The contract is expected to run from March 2026 until 28th February 2030 with the possibility of a one (1) year extension (which is not guaranteed), and is structured around four interlinked work packages. Previous research, similar in nature, can be found here; https://sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/ProjectDetails?ProjectId=20159 https://sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/ProjectDetails?ProjectId=21104 This work is essential for informing trends in emissions from domestic burning, both indoors and outdoors and will support better policy and intervention development.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Domestic Combustion Tracking and Evaluation 2026

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