---
title: "Purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel for FY25/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel for FY25/26

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610a9

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Met Office involves the purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel emissions for the fiscal year 2025/26. This procurement, classified under the 'services' category, was completed using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Beyond Zero, an SME, on 27th January 2026 and is scheduled to run from 23rd February to 31st March 2026. The main location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter where the Met Office is based.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focusing on carbon offsetting and sustainability initiatives. Companies like Beyond Zero, which offer skills in managing and delivering CO2 emission reduction credits, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Such contracts provide a platform for businesses to establish credibility in providing eco-friendly solutions within the public sector, thereby fostering growth through the enhancement of their service portfolios and the establishment of beneficial relationships with central government bodies like the Met Office.

## Notice

The purchase of UK nature-based carbon removals to offset excess air travel for FY25/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007500-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEYOND ZERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90731210 - Purchase of CO2 emission credits

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 11:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007500-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007500-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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