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UKRI-5991 Advance Market Commitment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded the procurement process titled "UKRI-5991 Advance Market Commitment." This initiative is focused on transitioning to a new operating model for the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for innovative low carbon concrete. The direct award contract, valued at £202,620, has been awarded to Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hampshire, UK. The procurement was initiated for technical reasons, emphasising continuity from project design to the operating model. The contract was signed on 16th April 2026, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2027. The initiative involves tasks related to scheme administration, including insurance, investor engagement, and exploring Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs), and falls under the business and management consultancy services category.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs that specialise in environmental consultancy, project management, and transitioning technologies. Businesses offering innovative solutions in low-carbon technology and project management will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The role as an interim scheme administrator requires technical capabilities and knowledge continuity, making it ideal for businesses that have a significant background or specialisation in advancing market commitments and environmental sustainability initiatives. The tender emphasizes the importance of technical and operational expertise, creating a niche yet expansive market for businesses aiming to support the UK government’s sustainable development goals through high-level consultancy services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5991 Advance Market Commitment

Notice Description

Transition to a new operating model for the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for innovative low carbon concrete. The AMC was launched by UKRI in November 2025, with CLT having played a foundational role in designing the scheme and securing first signatories. A plan is in place to transition the scheme to a new operating model. This will also involve the supplier operating as an interim scheme administrator. Scheme administration includes some supporting work related to the AMC covering insurance, investor engagement and examining the feasibility of building in the use of Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) within the AMC scheme.

Procurement Information

Technical reasons, continuity of provision from project design to operating model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042797-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£168,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

CARBON LIMITING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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