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title: "UK-ETS Auctions Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
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# UK-ETS Auctions Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ae

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, has awarded a contract to ICE Futures Europe for the provision of services related to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) Auction Platform. This programme falls under the environmental and energy sector, engaging in financial markets administration services and the development of auction software. The contract, which was directly awarded due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, is set to commence on 1 January 2026 and conclude on 31 December 2028, with options for extension until 2030. The legal framework governing this process is established under UKPGA 2023/54, indicating strict adherence to public procurement regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in financial services and auction technology to engage in the expanding market for emissions trading. The demand for advanced auction platforms can stimulate both technological innovation and financial growth, potentially benefiting large-scale service providers with specialised expertise in auction technologies and financial market operations. Businesses capable of developing sophisticated software solutions or providing specialised auction services within a regulated environment are well-positioned to compete in this area, particularly those accredited with the necessary regulatory compliance status, such as UK RIE and RAP by the FCA.

## Notice

This Contract between the Buyer and the Supplier is for the supply of Deliverables, being the provision of an auction platform and related services for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme ('UK ETS') auction platform and related services. Value of contract is determined by commissions paid to supplier by succesful auction participants.

### Procurement Information

"The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract - (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085615-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,431,345 |
| Contracts value | £1,431,345 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICE FUTURES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66150000 - Financial markets administration services
- 72212470 - Auction software development services
- 79342410 - Electronic auction services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 22:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085615-2025
- 19 Nov 2025 at 17:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075429-2025
- 19 Nov 2025 at 15:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075360-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085615-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075429-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075360-2025
  19th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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