Planning

UK nature-based carbon removal credits

MET OFFICE

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 15:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK nature-based carbon removal credits," situated in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with a value of £750,000 to £900,000. A key milestone in this process is the Preliminary Market Engagement process, which is scheduled to conclude on 2nd June 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to explore this opportunity further through the ProContract platform. The procurement process initiated as a tender and is above threshold, aligning with the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services. The Met Office is seeking solutions for nature-based carbon removal, offering a contract period from 31st October 2026 to 30th October 2030. Businesses with expertise in eco-friendly practices, particularly those that can provide innovative and sustainable carbon offset services, will find this invitation advantageous. Engaging in this contract can bolster an SME's portfolio and extend its reach in central government procurement, contributing to the pressing global agenda of environmental sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK nature-based carbon removal credits

Notice Description

UK nature-based carbon removal credits for the Met Office.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement process to be accessed via ProContract via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2099f698-9048-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041217-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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