1729 / ITT / SC Framework Biochar Soil Amendment

A Tender Notice
by UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£-£200K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
25 Mar 2022
Delivery
To 21 Apr 2024 (est.)
Deadline
02 May 2022 12:48

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Varied across the UK

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1 buyer

Description

Brief: The University of Nottingham (UoN) is conducting the most ambitious and comprehensive biochar demonstration programme to date involving arable fields, grass and woodland, contaminated land, and where soil erosion control is required. The programme, using over 200 tonnes of biochar, will address uncertainties regarding the extent and scope of deployment and its stability with respect to carbon sequestration, together with quantifying effects on ecosystem services. The framework will allow UoN to secure compliant supply chains and call off materials. Tender Technical Specification: Starting in summer of 2022, UoN will be deploying 100-150 tonnes of biochar to arable lands across farms in the UK, for which we require biochar of EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification. The biochar required must be suitable for application using agricultural spreaders with minimal dust production, which in practice means particle sizes of 1-5 mm. Over the following 3 years we may

Lot Division

1 Framework Agreement for Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Virgin Material

Starting in summer of 2022, UoN will be deploying 100-150 tonnes of biochar to arable lands across farms in the UK, for which we require biochar of EBC (European Biochar Certificate) Agro II specification. … Over the following 3 years we may also require tonne quantities (1-10 tonnes) of biochar for smaller trials on an ad hoc basic, with the potential for larger quantities dependant on research demands. See tender documents https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
2 Framework Agreement for Biochar as a Soil Amendment: Biproduct Material

The University of Nottingham (UoN) is conducting the most ambitious and comprehensive biochar demonstration programme to date involving arable fields, grass and woodland, contaminated land, and where soil erosion control is required. The programme, using over 200 tonnes of biochar, will address uncertainties regarding the extent and scope of deployment and its stability with respect to carbon sequestration, together with quantifying effects on ecosystem services.Information on Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home. Additional information: Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home

CPV Codes

  • 14212400 - Soil
  • 14212420 - Subsoil

Indicators

  • Variant bids may be considered.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Access to Tender Documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home

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