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title: "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism Delivery Partner"
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# Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism Delivery Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaf4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism Delivery Partner" was initiated by the Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on delivering services related to Environmental services, aiming to support First-of-a-Kind Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects within the UK. The overarching goal is to further the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. The tender employed an open procurement method and progressed through several stages, including planning, tender, and award, with the most recent award contract notice published on 24th February 2026. The award involves a guaranteed strike price mechanism, a strategic intervention to secure investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, with the contract period spanning until March 2029, pending potential renewal. The final award is valued at £1,800,000 gross.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and technical services, particularly those with capabilities in sustainable fuel solutions. It is an important venture for large-scale consulting firms capable of handling comprehensive contracts as demonstrated by the successful bidder, ICF Consulting Services Limited. The tender is crafted to drive growth in the renewable energy sector, encouraging businesses with innovative solutions in clean energy to compete in future tenders. Small and medium enterprises and those aligned with Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise could explore partnerships or consortia opportunities to meet specific tender criteria or to join subsequent procurements anticipated in this evolving sector.

## Notice

DfT is in the process of developing a Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) for First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects in the UK. The RCM is time-limited and industry-funded intervention, aiming to de-risk SAF projects by offering a Guaranteed Strike Price (GSP) for each unit of SAF produced. This aims to reduce the cost of capital and unlock Final Investment Decisions (FID) to operationalise projects that can support demand driven by the Government's SAF Mandate. The SAF Mandate secures the demand for SAF by obligating the supply of an increasing amount of SAF in the overall UK aviation fuel mix and incentivising SAF supply through the award of tradeable certificates with a cash value. The overarching goal of the RCM and SAF Mandate is to achieve decarbonisation in the aviation sector, supporting the Government's ambition to become a Clean Energy Superpower.

### Planning Information

Expression of interest published 28/11

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016374-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016374-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085061-2025
- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078035-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016374-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085061-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078035-2025
  28th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/02069576019AE42E38A6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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