Prj_7117 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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16 Jun 2026 at 10:35

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26 May 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, has initiated an open procurement process to purchase carbon credits related to the construction of a new headquarters for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). This headquarters, situated at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, is part of a broader effort to support net-zero carbon initiatives in construction. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy and engineering. Key deadlines include the submission of bids by 23rd June 2026 at 11:00 am, with the project expected to be awarded by 27th July 2026. The construction is anticipated to complete between December 2026 and March 2027, and the contract period extends from August 2026 to March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in carbon offsetting, consultancy, and engineering services, particularly those aligned with energy efficiency and sustainability standards. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the project's carbon offset target of approximately 5165 tonnes will find this procurement particularly relevant. The allocated budget for this project is up to £2,500,000, indicating a substantial investment in sustainable building practices. Businesses with a track record in managing large-scale energy-efficiency projects are well-suited to compete in this open tender, leveraging the potential for long-term collaboration on major European and national environmental programmes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Prj_7117 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 23rdJune 2026 @ 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Overview The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is an intergovernmental research institute with its headquarters in Shinfield (UK), and sites in Bonn (Germany) and Bologna (Italy), and contributes to major European programmes including Copernicus (the Earth observation component of the European Union's Space Programme) and Horizon Europe (EU's flagship research and innovation programme). The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are funding and constructing a new net zero headquarters for ECMWF at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, with construction expected to complete between December 2026 and March 2027. As part of the project's objectives, the building will need to meet the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. To ensure this objective is met, DSIT are undertaking a procurement exercise to secure a supplier to support carbon offsetting objectives for the embodied carbon of the newly constructed headquarters. Key requirements for this procurement: * DSIT are looking to offset approximately 5165 tonnes of carbon (or equivalent green house gasses), as a one-off procurement via a broker to balance out embodied emissions as a result of the construction. * The allocated budget for this procurement is up to PS2,500,000 inc VAT where applicable. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2619

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056548-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Additional Buyers

UKSBS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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