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UKRI-5042 NERC - Re-certification assessment against the Taking Action tier of the Carbon Trust's Route to Net Zero Standard

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5042 NERC - Re-certification assessment against the Taking Action tier of the Carbon Trust’s Route to Net Zero Standard" has been completed. Managed by UK Research & Innovation, the project falls under the services industry category, specifically certification services, and is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). This contract, concluded under a direct procurement method without competition, commenced on 15 September 2025 and will end on 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 29,000, was signed with The Carbon Trust, highlighting its role as the supplier. Key dates include the award status being active as of 1 July 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in carbon certification and sustainability assessments. Large-scale businesses, like The Carbon Trust, which provide robust external assurance services in carbon emissions reporting and validation, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Such tenders allow businesses to showcase their competence in contributing to sustainability goals, aligning with the broader environmental strategy of public organisations like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5042 NERC - Re-certification assessment against the Taking Action tier of the Carbon Trust's Route to Net Zero Standard

Notice Description

Re-certification assessment against the Taking Action tier of the Carbon Trust's Route to Net Zero Standard. NERC has been certified with the Carbon Trust for a number of years to provide external assurance for: carbon emissions reporting, year on year carbon savings validation and the sufficiency of the NERC carbon pathway programme. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962897501

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ad7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CARBON TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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