NEX22/48 Zero Value Framework for Environment and Sustainability Consultancy Support

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Nexus has recently published its Environment and Sustainability Strategy and is seeking a framework of support to assist with the implementation of this strategy and to allow project teams and other areas of the organisation to call off specialist advice, feasibility and guidance when required.

Successful consultant(s) may be requested to undertake the following (but not limited to): Lot 1 - Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting • Embodied carbon; • Project emissions; • Lifecycle emissions, including negative emissions from modal shift.

Lot 2 - Planning Studies (Feasibility studies) • Environmental feasibility work for all Scope 1 and Scope 2 assets (i.e. boilers, HVAC, solar, energy saving projects).

Lot 3 - Planning Requirements • Assessment of projects ensuring that they comply with 2021 Environment Act (i.e.

10% biodiversity net gain); • Providing specialist advice to ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental legislation; • Development of environmental frameworks to allow Nexus to assess projects; • Assist in the development of planning submissions.

Lot 4 - Biodiversity • Physical surveys to establish level of biodiversity on each site; • Recommendations to improve biodiversity; • Undertake biodiversity net gain calculations.

Lot 5 - Recycling and Waste Management • Assessment of projects or elements of projects to increase recycling and minimise waste, including assessment of novel and innovative solutions.

Lot 6 - Business Cases • Cost/benefit and return on investment analysis, specifically relating to environmental impacts; • Options appraisals for specialist environmental appraisals.

It is envisaged that no more than three organisations will be appointed to each Lot.