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COP30 Translation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

11 Dec 2025 at 11:44

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

31 Oct 2025 at 15:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has undertaken a procurement process for translation services for COP30, aimed at facilitating multilingual communication, including simultaneous interpretation and document translation. The procurement was classified under the services category and was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The process culminated in a contract awarded to Interactio UAB, a large-scale supplier based in Lithuania. The contract, valued at $53,430 USD, covered the period from 10th November 2025 to 20th November 2025, serving locations in both the United Kingdom and Brazil. However, the contract was later terminated on 22nd November 2025, as indicated by the termination notice.

This tender presented opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the translation and interpretation industry, particularly those capable of delivering seamless multilingual support. Companies with a global presence and expertise in handling large-scale international events would have been well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. While the tender was directed through a non-competitive procurement method, future similar opportunities may arise that could benefit businesses offering innovative translation technologies or possessing cost-effective solutions for simultaneous interpretation services. Such prospects are valuable for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector by supporting high-profile international summits like COP30.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COP30 Translation Services

Notice Description

To provide seamless multilingual communication support for COP30 including simultaneous interpretation (on-site and remote) and translation of key documents and media and ensuring that participants from around the world can engage fully, regardless of language.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d82e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081885-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

79530000 - Translation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERACTIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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