--- title: "UK5 - Transparency Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069931" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069931" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069931.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069931.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED" published: "2026-07-23" --- # UK5 - Transparency Notice Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069931 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069931) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069931.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice," was initiated by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental management. The contract was awarded through a direct award procurement method justified by technical reasons and no reasonable alternative options. The contract's status is complete, with the award and contract dates marked as 14th July 2026 and effective until 13th July 2028, with a possible extension until 2029. These services, provided by Carbonaires Limited, a small to medium enterprise located in London, involve supporting carbon credit management and risk evaluation strategies, aimed at enhancing environmental project potential. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in carbon management and environmental services. Companies with a strong background in carbon project development, risk management, and direct carbon credit purchase strategies would be well-suited to engage with such projects. Additionally, firms that wish to grow their footprint in government contracts might find this an ideal entry point, especially those capable of delivering high-integrity carbon credits. Participation in such contracts can enhance business profiles, illustrate expertise, and potentially lead to future opportunities in government procurement processes. ## Notice 1. Support LTC in securing carbon removal carbon credits from project developers based on carbon project experience 2. Deep policy, markets, science, finance, technology, and risk management expertise for direct purchase of high integrity carbon credits from developers 3. Expertise and experience in developing own carbon removal projects to support potential commercialisation of LTC's projects e.g. trees ### Planning Information The National Highways (NH) Social Enterprise Dynamic Purchasing System (SEDPS) was considered as a route to market. The suppliers on SEPDS were approached but there was low interest. One organisation declined and another organisation, after assessment, did not have the necessary capabilities. ### Procurement Information The direct award justification is Schedule 5, paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023: a Single Supplier where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative exists. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069564-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2026 | | Award date | 13 May 2026 | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £603,500 | | Contracts value | £603,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6GA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARBONAIRES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069564-2026 - 1 Jul 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061726-2026 - 30 Jun 2026 at 07:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060999-2026 - 14 May 2026 at 15:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044574-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069564-2026 23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061726-2026 1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060999-2026 30th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044574-2026 14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://nationalhighways.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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