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Capturing transitional changes in GHGfluxes following peat restoration

Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Central government

In brief

Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs awarded research work to UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology on 7 January 2026.

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What the notice says

Peatlands are the world’s largest terrestrial carbon store, yet most of England’s peatlands are degraded, with only 13% of deep peat remaining in near‑natural condition. This degradation contributes around 8 MtCO2e emissions annually, making restoration essential to achieving net zero commitments. The commissioned research will refine and validate a model that quantifies CO2 uptake during the transition from degraded to restored peatland, establishing peat restoration as a credible source of net greenhouse gas removal (GGR). The validated model will be integrated into the UK GHG Inventory and the Peatland Code, strengthening Defra’s ability to meet its Carbon Budget obligations.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
1 bid received
£199,911
12 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
1 bid received
£199,911
Awarded 26 November 2025

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 077231-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 002545-2026

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From notice 077231-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 26 November 2025, last updated 13 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.