# ORE/22/077 - Lifecycle Assessment Methodology for Carbon Emissions in Offshore Wind

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT](/buyers/offshore-renewable-energy-catapult/contract-awards)
- Supplier: COWI UK Limited
- Award value: £59,000
- Tender value: £59,000
- Award date: 12 April 2023
- Published: 18 April 2023
- Contract start: 17 April 2023
- Contract end: 28 August 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 01962710-2285-4f2e-ba91-e89b3162dfca-636934
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b18e96-059b-4bda-9496-d113da4cb44e

## Description

The project will be split into two parts: Phase 1 and Phase 2\. This tender is for Phase 1 only but Phase 2 is outlined for overall context only\. Phase 1 Objectives; • Review current LCA methodologies within industries to identify methodologies, approaches and tools suited to the offshore renewable industry; • Develop a standard taxonomy based around main project life cycle phases \(e\.g\., raw material extraction, manufacture, distribution and transport, operations and maintenance, disposal, and recycling\) and the key components / technologies/ phases of an offshore wind project; • Develop a tailored LCA methodology, including guidance for application, to offshore wind projects in the UK; Phase 2 Objectives • Assess several applicable UK offshore wind case studies using methodology from Phase 1; • Develop modelled tool capable of assessing full lifecycle emissions\. • Assessment of case study results and CO2 reduction opportunities, using modelled tool for industry use\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01962710-2285-4f2e-ba91-e89b3162dfca-636934)