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DgP - UK Emissions Trading System allowances (UK ETS) - 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for services related to the UK Emissions Trading System allowances in 2026. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, with EDF Energy awarded the contract valued at £420,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of purchasing CO2 emission credits and is geographically located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with the service delivery set between 27 February 2026 and 31 March 2027.

The awarded contract provides an opportunity for organisations in the environmental and energy sectors to engage in future procurement processes related to emissions management and trading systems. Businesses specialising in environmental services, carbon accounting, and energy solutions are likely suited to compete for similar tenders, supporting growth in these areas through collaboration with government bodies like DEFRA. While this contract does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with robust service delivery capabilities may find additional opportunities to leverage governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

DgP - UK Emissions Trading System allowances (UK ETS) - 2026

Notice Description

DgP - UK Emissions Trading System allowances (UK ETS) - 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b95f3c9-0787-45cc-a23f-d804ac6469f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f454afad-a012-44be-bccc-2d95500435fd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1AQ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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