---
title: "Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) Standard"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) Standard

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e14

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) Standard" has been completed by the Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff. This tender focused on developing a certification standard for quantifying carbon stored in timber construction projects and falls under the services category. It was awarded without competition through a direct procurement method below the threshold. The contract period runs from 25 March 2026 to 24 June 2026, with an overall value of £30,000. Located in the UK, specifically within Wales, this project aligns with devolved regulations and central government procurement policies.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those involved in environmental certifications and timber construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on sustainable projects may find this contract aligns with their expertise, as demonstrated by the award to Grown in Britain Ltd. The procurement process underscores the importance of innovation in sustainability, inviting businesses to contribute to developing standards that could influence future construction practices positively.

## Notice

The development of a Biogenic Stored Carbon (BSC) Certification Standard to quantify and certify carbon stored in timber construction projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024799-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROWN IN BRITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024799-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024799-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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