Planning

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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14 May 2026 at 15:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice". The procurement focuses on the service category of environmental management, specifically supporting the LTC in securing carbon removal credits and developing carbon removal projects. This procurement is set in the United Kingdom and has an estimated contract value of £800,000, grossing £960,000. The contract period is planned from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with a possible extension to 31 May 2029. Key dates include a notice anticipated on 22 May 2026. It's noted that preliminary market engagement indicated low initial supplier interest, highlighting an opportunity for new or interested parties.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, carbon credit markets, and sustainable project development. Companies with expertise in policy, market analysis, financial structuring, and risk management in the context of carbon credits would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. Both SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to these types of organisations. The focus on carbon removal projects presents a unique chance for businesses with capabilities in environmental innovation and technology to expand their portfolios and contribute to significant sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044574-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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