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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
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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