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Award

06 Aug 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, focused on the acquisition of a Carbon Management Platform. This tool is intended to provide solutions for measuring, reporting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to sustainability objectives. The process, classified under the "goods" category, operated under limited competition due to its below-threshold procurement method. The primary location for the delivery is in the UK Southeast region (UKJ1). The tender, which has reached completion, culminated in the awarding process on 6th August 2026, with the contract period commencing from 30th June 2026 until 29th June 2029.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental solutions, particularly those focusing on software and climate advisory services. Companies like Normative Ltd, who secured the award, showcase how small to medium enterprises can leverage their expertise in database software solutions and carbon accounting to successfully compete in such tenders. Businesses adept in sustainability and technology are well-suited to engage in similar procurements, benefiting from the growing emphasis on environmental management and carbon reduction strategies within public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Carbon Management Platform

Notice Description

The platform provides a comprehensive solution for measuring, reporting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It combines an extensive database of verified emissions factors with specialist climate advisory support to enable accurate carbon accounting and support sustainability objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dde7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074789-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT 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
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORMATIVE

Further Information

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