Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-f9b7-73fc-be0a-ddcf8bd27898/biomass-research-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Biomass Research Programme [Department for Energy Security & Net Zero](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-energy-security-net-zero) Estimated value £4,080,000 Published 19 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 13 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender DESNZ is seeking to procure a contractor to provide research services for a four-year Biomass Research Programme. The programme will advance scientific understanding of the role and potential of biomass and bioenergy in supporting climate change mitigation, enhancing energy security, and de-risking the delivery of net zero. It will include research on: Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biomass feedstocks and bioenergy systems ### Biomass availability and demand across sectors ### Sustainability criteria and environmental impacts Co-benefits and trade-offs including biodiversity, air and water quality ### Economic modelling of biomass-derived fuels and materials The bioeconomy and its potential for growth and decarbonisation The following skills and expertise are considered particularly important for this work: ### Geospatial modelling ### Spatial data analysis Modelling climate scenarios Scientific research Scientific analysis Policy development ### Economic research The project will additionally require strong project management capability to support the delivery of this research. Outputs are likely to include: ### Reports, policy briefings, and technical annexes Updated models (e.g. UK & Global Bioenergy Resource Model) ### Seminars, workshops, and teach-ins Data sets and scenario analyses to inform policy decisions The programme will be delivered through seven work packages (WP), covering: ### WP1: Programme Management WP2: Biomass Lifecycle Analysis ### WP3: Feedstock Availability ### WP4: Biomass Feedstocks for Industry WP5: Biomass Sustainability Framework (with co-benefits & trade-offs) ### WP6: Analyses of the Bioeconomy ### WP7: A Flexible Fund for emerging evidence needs DESNZ is holding a supplier event on MS Teams on 13.01.2026, consisting of a presentation by DESNZ followed by Q&A. 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