Research and Development of Eco-metric Tool for Biodiversity Net Gain (Phase 3)
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Development of Eco-metric Tool for Biodiversity Net Gain (Phase 3)
Awarded 22 Sep 2019
Awarded22 Sep 2019
Value£22,830.00
SupplierUniversity of Oxford
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 7mo ago6mo term
Awarded 22 Sept 2019Expired 30 Mar 2020
About
Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to University of Oxford for Phase 3 of the Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital.
This research and development project focuses on experimental development to produce a new tool that works with the updated biodiversity metric 2.0 to capture wider benefits for people, places, and nature from biodiversity net gain investments, aligning with the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Phase 3 involves a detailed evaluation of pilots already undertaken and consequent improvements to the Eco-metric tool.
The contract value is £22,830.
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