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COP30 Translation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "COP30 Translation Services," falls under the industry category of translation services. The procurement stage has been completed, and the associated contract is active as of 31st October 2025. The services are intended to support the COP30 event with seamless multilingual communication, covering both on-site and remote simultaneous interpretation, along with document translation. This contract, with a start date of 10th November 2025, involves activities in the UK and Brazil and carries a gross value of USD 53,430. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating no competitive tendering process was involved.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the language services industry, particularly those specialising in large-scale international event translation and interpretation. It is ideally suited for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive multilingual support in high-profile environments, such as large government or private enterprises experienced in providing real-time language solutions. For businesses focusing on internationalisation and expanding their portfolio in government contracts, participation in similar future tenders with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero could provide valuable exposure and lead to further opportunities. The fulfilment of this contract will require a sophisticated understanding of logistical coordination in multilingual settings, positioning it as an attractive proposition for experienced language service providers.

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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/070151-2025
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

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
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
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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