---
title: "UK nature-based carbon removal credits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# UK nature-based carbon removal credits

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691d3

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## Summary

The Met Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK nature-based carbon removal credits," situated in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with a value of £750,000 to £900,000. A key milestone in this process is the Preliminary Market Engagement process, which is scheduled to conclude on 2nd June 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to explore this opportunity further through the ProContract platform. The procurement process initiated as a tender and is above threshold, aligning with the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services. The Met Office is seeking solutions for nature-based carbon removal, offering a contract period from 31st October 2026 to 30th October 2030. Businesses with expertise in eco-friendly practices, particularly those that can provide innovative and sustainable carbon offset services, will find this invitation advantageous. Engaging in this contract can bolster an SME's portfolio and extend its reach in central government procurement, contributing to the pressing global agenda of environmental sustainability.

## Notice

UK nature-based carbon removal credits for the Met Office.

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement process to be accessed via ProContract via the following link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2099f698-9048-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041217-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041217-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041217-2026
  5th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2099f698-9048-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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