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Consultancy to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects

Canterbury City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 17:07.

Opportunity overview

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Consultancy Services to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council’s requirement, as outlined in the invitation to tender pack of documents. The Contract is anticipated to commence December 2026 and will continue for a period of up to 9 months (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. Please note the following Lots will apply:- Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity –Appendix C refers- indicative budget £25k Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund – Appendix D refers- indicative budget £55k Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Appendix C and D- indicative budget £80K It is the Councils preference for a single consultant to carry out both elements of work as described in Lot 3. However, if the submissions received and scores attained for this Lot are not in the best interest of the Council, they will continue to appoint a winner from the highest combined score for Lot 1 and a further contract to the winner from the highest combined score for Lot 2. The decision with regards to appointment of a single contract within Lot 3 is at the total discretion of the Council. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 19 October 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Energy-efficiency-consultancy-services./5RM79F3HCX To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5RM79F3HCX

Classification

  • CPV71314300 — Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacityValue not stated
  • Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fundValue not stated
  • Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-077acf
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
19 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
16 Oct 2026, 17:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
Title
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
Description
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity - Consultancy Services
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The Council will award the Contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). It will be seeking to ensure the best financial performance and value for money from the Services whilst, at the same time, improving or maintaining the standard of the Services.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
MAT

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Dec 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion.
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
Title
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
Description
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund - Consultancy Services
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The Council will award the Contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). It will be seeking to ensure the best financial performance and value for money from the Services whilst, at the same time, improving or maintaining the standard of the Services

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
MAT

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Aug 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Dec 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion.
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
Title
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
Description
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2 - Consultancy Services
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
96,000
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The Council will award the Contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). It will be seeking to ensure the best financial performance and value for money from the Services whilst, at the same time, improving or maintaining the standard of the Services.

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
MAT

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Dec 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
Related Lot
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
Related Lot
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
091101-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Sept 2026, 15:27
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Canterbury City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PXJX-9843-DLGM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXJX-9843-DLGM

Address

Street Address
14 Rose Lane
Locality
Canterbury
Postal Code
CT1 2UR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ44

Contact

Telephone
01227862000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Canterbury · UKJ44 · CT1 2UR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ4 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 091101-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·