GSS24785 - Auction Platform services for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

The Contracting Authority (DESNZ) intends to run a procurement exercise to obtain an auction platform provision contract to provide value for money auctioning of UK Emissions Trading Scheme allowances. This will also include related services (which include processing admissions to bid; clearing and settlement; high quality customer service; monitoring; and reporting) to Her Majesty's Government (HMG). Further details on UK ETS legislation can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/participating-in-the-uk-ets/participating-in-the-uk-ets The first auction under the terms of the appointment will be on a specified date (to be agreed) on or after 1st January 2026. The Contracting Authority is utilising this PIN as a market engagement exercise to: (a) make the market aware of the upcoming requirement (b) to better understand the market landscape of suppliers who would be able to deliver this requirement and (c) request that any interested suppliers confirm their interest in bidding by Friday 22nd November 2024.