Tender

Prj_5970 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 May 2026 at 08:05

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 11:35

PlanningUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 10:44

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 14:41

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), focused on the purchase of carbon credits. The procurement's aim was to support the construction of a new net-zero headquarters for the European Centre of Medium-Range Weather Forecasts at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus. Initially active with an open procedure for submission via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, it faced a setback and eventually saw cancellation on 26th May 2026, due to a procedural issue with the Procurement Act 2023. The tender, with a budget of £2,500,000 inclusive of VAT, aimed to offset 5,165 tonnes of carbon emissions linked to the build, scheduled to begin evaluation in June 2026.

This tender represented a prime opportunity for entities in the energy-efficiency and engineering consultancy sectors to engage in a significant sustainability initiative. Businesses specialising in carbon credit procurement, particularly those with capacity to deliver high-integrity, removal-based credits aligned with international standards, would have found the project appealing. Despite the tender's cancellation, similar future opportunities may provide avenues for growth to companies adept at meeting rigorous environmental standards and engaging in large-scale, high-value projects. Such bids offer exposure to central government procurement processes, fostering business development and collaboration in the pursuit of innovative environmental solutions.

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Notice Title

Prj_5970 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th May 2026 @ 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Overview The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is an intergovernmental research institute with its headquarters in Shinfield (UK), and sites in Bonn (Germany) and Bologna (Italy), and contributes to major European programmes including Copernicus (the Earth observation component of the European Union's Space Programme) and Horizon Europe (EU's flagship research and innovation programme). The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are funding and constructing a new net zero headquarters for ECMWF at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, with construction expected to complete between December 2026 and March 2027. As part of the project's objectives, the building will need to meet the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. To ensure this objective is met, DSIT are undertaking a procurement exercise to secure a supplier to support carbon offsetting objectives for the embodied carbon of the newly constructed headquarters. Key requirements for this procurement: * DSIT are looking to offset approximately 5165 tonnes of carbon (or equivalent green house gasses), as a one-off procurement via a broker to balance out embodied emissions as a result of the construction. * The allocated budget for this procurement is up to PS2,500,000 inc VAT where applicable. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2573

Planning Information

Further to the scope defined above, to provide responses to the questions above, please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvt7F9fP3l9ydBolC6y00YFrNURENNWklCNlVPMVJURVZCUTdaRFFQVTJNMC4u

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

UKSBS

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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