Published date: 24 January 2023

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 17 March 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Information technology services - 72222300

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_338033/1171049

Published date

24 January 2023

Closing date

17 March 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Procurement of technical and scientific services to
- take an existing detailed specification of requirement
- turn this into a plan for software system development
- construct the new system to estimate GHG and air quality pollutant emissions, ensuring that the outputs of the new system reproduce the outputs of the existing system, or where differences exist these are understood, documented, and accepted
- ensure that an arm"s length Digital Assurance function is provided within the Contract to enable independent scrutiny and sign-off of each finalized element of the solution
- liaise with key users throughout development, to ensure product meets user needs, and align system development with existing IPCC Inventory Guidelines and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) emissions reporting requirements
- Project Manage this work and provide regular updates to BEIS on risks, progress, timelines, and costs

See https://naei.beis.gov.uk/about/national-inventory-system for more information on the current UK National Inventory System

As well as digital project management, the supplier will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of GHG and air quality inventory methods, and the application of these methods through software. Consortium bids that provide the required scientific and software skills and experience are welcomed.

The approximate budget is