Offsite biodiversity gains and climate contributions
National Grid is looking for suppliers of offsite biodiversity gain solutions, including in the marine environment, and carbon credits/pending issuance units to support our portfolio of infrastructure projects and the delivery our current and future climate and nature commitments. This supply will fall into three parts.
Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Value
Not provided
Published
15 May 2026
Closes
Not provided
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Westminster
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
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CPV classifications
45262640
Environmental improvement works
90712200
Forest conservation strategy planning
90712400
Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
90712300
Marine conservation strategy planning
90731210
Purchase of CO2 emission credits
Lots
Lot 1 Formal offsite biodiversity units & Nature-based solutions
Value not provided
Formal offsite biodiversity units This part of the QUDM covers both large-scale and small-scale biodiversity units, calculated via the Defra Statutory Biodiversity Metric (or subsequent updates) in England, for developments requiring formal planning permissions and consenting. This would include supporting the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructur...
Delivery: UKC · United Kingdom, UKD · United Kingdom, UKE · United Kingdom, UKF · United Kingdom, UKG · United Kingdom, UKH · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Marine restoration and enhancement
Value not provided
This part of the QUDM will largely be for major infrastructure projects in NGET which have an offshore element (see further information below under The Great Grid Upgrade). NGET is exploring potential opportunities to deliver marine restoration away from the cable corridor, and for enhancement opportunities along the cable route, should funding be made avail...
Delivery: UKC · United Kingdom, UKD · United Kingdom, UKE · United Kingdom, UKF · United Kingdom, UKG · United Kingdom, UKH · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Carbon credits and pending issuance units
Value not provided
National Grid intends to make voluntary climate contributions to support climate mitigation, beyond its value chain. These contributions are undertaken in addition to, and not as a substitute for, ambitious emissions reductions within National Grid's own operations and value chain. National Grid will seek to invest in voluntary, high integrity, UK-based, car...
Delivery: UKC · United Kingdom, UKD · United Kingdom, UKE · United Kingdom, UKF · United Kingdom, UKG · United Kingdom, UKH · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkBackground to National Grid requirements and details for use of Qualified Utilities Dynamic Market
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Background to National Grid requirements and details for use of Qualified Utilities Dynamic Market
Bidding documents · PDF
Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
15 May 2026
Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK13 · Web page
Dynamic market establishment notice on Find a Tender
3 Aug 2026
Dynamic market establishment notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK14 · Web page
Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender
24 Aug 2026
Dynamic market modification notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK15 · Web page
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