Prj_5970 - ITT - Purchase of carbon credits as part of the construction of a new HQ for the European Centre of Medium Range Weather Forecasts

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To ensure this objective is met, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will soon be undertaking a procurement exercise to secure a supplier to support carbon offsetting objectives for the embodied carbon of the newly constructed headquarters.\nPrior to advertising this opportunity, we are looking to undertake follow-up pre-market engagement with suitable and interested Suppliers, to understand the critical information required within the specification and elements that should be considered, prior to publication which will allow Suppliers to bid.\nAt present we believe we are looking for a UK-based high integrity removal-based credits scheme to support the project’s net zero ambitions. Engineered solutions, nature-based solutions or a mixed portfolio approach will be considered if benefits and best practices are clearly set out. Suppliers should prioritise credits  that align with the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market's Core Carbon Principles (CCP Label), and/or Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, where applicable.\nKey requirements for this procurement:\n•\tWe are looking to offset around approximately 5780 tonnes of carbon (or equivalent green house gasses), as a one-off procurement to balance out embodied emissions as a result of the construction.\n•\tThe allocated budget for this procurement is up to £2,500,000 inc VAT where applicable.\n•\tSuppliers must be able to procure credits and any advisory services necessary to support this within the budgetary parameters\nSuppliers should be able to set out how they adhere to the following principles for voluntary carbon and nature market integrity:\nKey Principles\n1.\tUse credits in addition to ambitious actions within value chains\no\tCredits should complement—not replace—efforts to reduce emissions and environmental impacts within a company’s own operations.\no\tAlign actions with science-based pathways to net zero.\n2.\tUse high integrity credits\no\tCredits must meet recognised standards, be independently validated and verified, and avoid double counting.\no\tAddress risks like leakage, reversals, and social/environmental harms.\no\tRespect rights of local communities and Indigenous Peoples, where relevant.\n3.\tMeasure and disclose planned use of credits\no\tReport how credits are used in sustainability disclosures.\no\tTransparency supports accountability and compliance with integrity criteria.\n4.\tPlan ahead\no\tSet and disclose long-term and interim targets aligned with net zero by 2050.\no\tUse best practice transition planning guidance.\n5.\tMake accurate green claims using appropriate terminology\no\tAvoid misleading claims like “carbon neutral” unless fully substantiated.\no\tEnsure claims reflect overall environmental impact.\n6.\tCo-operate with others to support high integrity markets\no\tCollaborate to improve transparency, interoperability, and equitable access.\no\tSupport initiatives that reduce fragmentation and enhance market integrity.\nPurpose of the Engagement:\nThe purpose of this Pre-Market Engagement is to provide mutual benefits for both the Buyer and Supplier - If the Suppliers are able to be involved early, they can help DSIT to ensure it represents an appealing prospect to Suppliers while giving DSIT support in understanding the full scope of what is / may be required.\nAs part of this Pre-Market engagement, we are looking to:\n• Share our objectives and requirements for carbon offsetting in the context of ECMWF's relocation and operational strategy.\n• Explore market capabilities and innovative delivery models.\n• Stimulate Supplier collaboration and consortia formation.\n• Gather feedback to shape our procurement strategy and ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive process.\nNext Steps:\nTo allow us to start crafting our specifications with all the relevant elements, for those interested Suppliers that are happy to support and engage in these early stages, we would be grateful if you could provide a response to the following questions:\n1. Project Scope - Please advise the critical elements that you would need to know / understand, to allow you to bid.\n2. Procurement Timescales - Please can you confirm if there would be any concerns with a 6-week PQQ period from Mid-January, ahead of an ITT period? Are there any industry shutdowns that we need to take into consideration?\n3. Project Budget - Please can you advise if there are any budgetary considerations that should be defined prior to the tender being launched?\n4. Delivery Timescales – Please can you confirm the timescales in which you feel that you would be able to deliver at least 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of credits by under the criteria as set out above.\n5. Delivery End-date – Please outline what, if any constraints would enable or prevent you delivering carbon credits ahead of a planned handover of the new HQ in March 2027.\n6. Direct Supplier Engagement - Following completion of this stage of Pre-Market engagement, please advise if you would be interested in being contacted further to discuss your responses.\n7. 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