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Domestic Combustion Tracking and Evaluation

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF 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
active
Procedure
open
Value
1.0 GBP
Gross: 1.0 GBP
Published
20 Nov 2025, 14:51
Deadline
18 Dec 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
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Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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 1st February 2026 until at least 31st January 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

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075745-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Contract start date: 01/02/2026 Contract End date: 31/01/2030 Contract End date with 1x1 year extensions: 31/01/2030 only applied if the extension is deemed necessary during the contract term

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-01-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

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