Domestic Combustion Tracking and Evaluation

Department for Environment Food & Rural AffairscontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-059d35Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£1.6m

Awarded 19 Feb 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

19 Feb 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
C30822
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2030
Possible extension to 31 Jan 2031

Potential for 1 x 1 year in extension periods

CPV classifications
73200000
90731100
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technicalquality60.00%
Priceprice40.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.6m

Award date

19 Feb 2026

Contract start

09 Mar 2026

Contract end

08 Mar 2030

Awarded to