CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Quote for supply of Gwent Levels Carbon Storage Review

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Carbon storage in landscapes is an important factor in mitigating climate change. Trees, plants, and soils all store carbon, and the amount of carbon stored in a landscape can vary depending on the type of vegetation, soil type, and land use. Estimating carbon storage can help us to understand the role of landscapes in the carbon cycle and to identify opportunities for carbon sequestration.

We want to better understand the current carbon storage capacity of the Gwent Levels, how this is influenced by current land management, and how it could be increased through changes in management or land use.

The purpose of this project is to estimate the carbon storage potential of the Gwent Levels. This will involve assessing the amount of carbon currently stored in vegetation, soils, and other natural features, and producing recommendations for how this could be increased. The results of the project will be used to inform strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The scope of work for this project will include the following:

• Desktop review of relevant literature and data.

• Data collection using remote sensing analysis.

• Data analysis and modelling to estimate carbon storage.

• Preparation of a report summarising the findings of the project, including a visual presentation of the data.

Services

• To produce a report summarising the findings of the project.

• To produce a detailed carbon storage map of the landscape.

• To provide recommendations for strategies to enhance carbon storage.

• To provide recommendations for the potential for local carbon offsetting/insetting schemes.

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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The suggested budget ceiling for this work is £8000 (excluding VAT).

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Identify the consultants previous experience in dealing with commissions of this nature, with name of project, client, dates, and brief description.

Include any comparator projects and experience in the projects geographic area.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:147433)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice