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715769486 - RAF UK Aviation Emissions Reporting Carbon Credits Purchase 2025

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in High Wycombe, England, undertook a procurement process titled "RAF UK Aviation Emissions Reporting Carbon Credits Purchase 2025," which falls under the industry category of CO2 emission credits. This procurement relates to the Royal Air Force's requirement to purchase UK carbon credits as part of their emissions reporting for flights from the UK terminating in the EU. The procurement was completed using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Framework RM6251, under the selective method. The contract was awarded on 13 March 2026, and the contract period started on 16 March 2026, extending until 30 April 2026, with a total contract value of £351,720. The procurement and contract activities took place in the South East of the United Kingdom.

The procurement of carbon credits presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and commodities trading to engage with government contracts. Although the procurement process was selective, utilising the established Crown Commercial Framework suggests that large organisations with prior government engagement may find this domain advantageous for partnership development. Companies experienced in emissions trading schemes and those capable of handling substantial contracts may benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and contributing towards sustainability initiatives within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715769486 - RAF UK Aviation Emissions Reporting Carbon Credits Purchase 2025

Notice Description

In accordance with government policy UK Gov ETS Policy the Royal Air Force (RAF) are required to record and report carbon emissions for certain types of flight (primarily military flights on civilian registered ac and non-military flights on military registered aircraft) that emanate from the UK and terminate in the EU economic area. The carbon emissions for the subject flights require the RAF to purchase UK carbon credits (openly traded commodity) which are then surrendered through the Emissions Trading Scheme. This procurement was carried out through Crown Commercial Framework RM6251

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420707a8-11de-4a74-b01a-573fbd9fb826
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90731210 - Purchase of CO2 emission credits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£351,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£351,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY

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