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Purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel for FY25/26

MET OFFICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 11:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Met Office involves the purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel emissions for the fiscal year 2025/26. This procurement, classified under the 'services' category, was completed using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Beyond Zero, an SME, on 27th January 2026 and is scheduled to run from 23rd February to 31st March 2026. The main location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter where the Met Office is based.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focusing on carbon offsetting and sustainability initiatives. Companies like Beyond Zero, which offer skills in managing and delivering CO2 emission reduction credits, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Such contracts provide a platform for businesses to establish credibility in providing eco-friendly solutions within the public sector, thereby fostering growth through the enhancement of their service portfolios and the establishment of beneficial relationships with central government bodies like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel for FY25/26

Notice Description

The purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel for FY25/26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007500-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEYOND ZERO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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