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title: "Prj_5970 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts"
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# Prj_5970 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a6e6

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), focused on the purchase of carbon credits. The procurement's aim was to support the construction of a new net-zero headquarters for the European Centre of Medium-Range Weather Forecasts at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus. Initially active with an open procedure for submission via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, it faced a setback and eventually saw cancellation on 26th May 2026, due to a procedural issue with the Procurement Act 2023. The tender, with a budget of £2,500,000 inclusive of VAT, aimed to offset 5,165 tonnes of carbon emissions linked to the build, scheduled to begin evaluation in June 2026.

This tender represented a prime opportunity for entities in the energy-efficiency and engineering consultancy sectors to engage in a significant sustainability initiative. Businesses specialising in carbon credit procurement, particularly those with capacity to deliver high-integrity, removal-based credits aligned with international standards, would have found the project appealing. Despite the tender's cancellation, similar future opportunities may provide avenues for growth to companies adept at meeting rigorous environmental standards and engaging in large-scale, high-value projects. Such bids offer exposure to central government procurement processes, fostering business development and collaboration in the pursuit of innovative environmental solutions.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th May 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_2573

### Planning Information

Further to the scope defined above, to provide responses to the questions above, please click the link below:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvt7F9fP3l9ydBolC6y00YFrNURENNWklCNlVPMVJURVZCUTdaRFFQVTJNMC4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,083,333 |
| Lots value | £2,083,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Additional buyers | Missing; UKSBS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 08:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031902-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 10:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077572-2025
- 25 Nov 2025 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076913-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 13:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061753-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048396-2026
  26th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031902-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077572-2025
  27th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076913-2025
  25th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061753-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14423
  Prj_5970 - ITT
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14424
  Prj_5970 - Commercial Costing Matrix
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14425
  Appendix D - Draft Contract Terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14426
  Appendix F - Form of tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14427
  Appendix G - Certificate of non-collusion and non-canvassing
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14428
  Appendix J - Commercially sensitive information
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14429
  Appendix K - Ethical Wall Agreement

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvt7F9fP3l9ydBolC6y00YFrNURENNWklCNlVPMVJURVZCUTdaRFFQVTJNMC4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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