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UKETS Allowances Purchase 2025

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKETS Allowances Purchase 2025" has reached the award stage, managed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) headquartered in Lichfield, England. This tender involves purchasing UKETS allowances required by the MOD to meet mandatory CO2 emission reporting requirements. The procurement falls under the "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" and "Public utilities" categories and spans multiple regions including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 30 April 2026. Utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender period ended on 31 March 2026. The MOD fulfilled requirements through the award of the contract to EDF Energy Ltd for a value of GBP 5,869,700.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in emissions trading and energy management services. With the MOD leveraging the CCS RM6251 Framework, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider engaging in similar procurement opportunities to establish critical connections and expand their market presence. Large companies like EDF Energy Ltd have been successful in securing contracts with government entities, indicating potential cross-sector collaborations that smaller businesses can explore. The tender's focus on emissions management emphasises the evolving opportunities in the sustainability and environmental impact sectors for capable suppliers.

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Notice Title

UKETS Allowances Purchase 2025

Notice Description

PURCHASE OF UKETS ALLOWANCES 2025. The MOD must comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, the department is required to purchase and surrender sufficient UKA to offset its reported annual CO2 emissions. The MOD Utilised CCS RM6251 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40283f94-b065-4a2c-bd6b-af8a00a700db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69a27a3-1e5f-4348-837c-1cbb2ec17f8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,869,700 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,869,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY

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