This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 10:01

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 12:25

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 07:46

Planning

14 May 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice," was initiated by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental management. The contract was awarded through a direct award procurement method justified by technical reasons and no reasonable alternative options. The contract's status is complete, with the award and contract dates marked as 14th July 2026 and effective until 13th July 2028, with a possible extension until 2029. These services, provided by Carbonaires Limited, a small to medium enterprise located in London, involve supporting carbon credit management and risk evaluation strategies, aimed at enhancing environmental project potential.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in carbon management and environmental services. Companies with a strong background in carbon project development, risk management, and direct carbon credit purchase strategies would be well-suited to engage with such projects. Additionally, firms that wish to grow their footprint in government contracts might find this an ideal entry point, especially those capable of delivering high-integrity carbon credits. Participation in such contracts can enhance business profiles, illustrate expertise, and potentially lead to future opportunities in government procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UK5 - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

1. Support LTC in securing carbon removal carbon credits from project developers based on carbon project experience 2. Deep policy, markets, science, finance, technology, and risk management expertise for direct purchase of high integrity carbon credits from developers 3. Expertise and experience in developing own carbon removal projects to support potential commercialisation of LTC's projects e.g. trees

Planning Information

The National Highways (NH) Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS) was considered as a route to market. The suppliers on SEPDS were approached but there was low interest. One organisation declined and another organisation, after assessment, did not have the necessary capabilities.

Procurement Information

The direct award justification is Schedule 5, paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023: a Single Supplier where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative exists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£603,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£603,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARBONAIRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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