Technical Third Party Support (TTPS) for the Net-Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP)

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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Value

£14,300,000

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Engineering services
Technical analysis or consultancy services
Social research services

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Published

3 years ago

Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) requires Technical Third Party Support to assist with the delivery of the Net-Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). The objective of the NZIP portfolio is to facilitate delivery of the UK’s Net-Zero commitments, continuing to invest in climate science and energy innovation to reduce human impact on climate change. BEIS therefore intends to procure Support, Advisory and Engineering-related scientific and technical services to assist with the delivery of the portfolio.

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