Open tenders / Energy & utilities
Open tender · Notice 091101-2026
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
- Value
- £80k
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 (22 days)
- Where
- South East
- Lots
- 3
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Dec 2026 – 2 Aug 2027
In plain English
Canterbury City Council wants a consultant, or consultants, to advise on renewable energy generation and capacity, and separately on carbon offsetting/sequestration and a possible green fund, starting December 2026 for up to 9 months with a possible extension to 18 months. The work is split into three lots (Renewable energy £25k, Carbon offsetting/green fund £55k, or both combined £80k), with the Council preferring one supplier to win the combined lot if it offers good value.
Good fit for: Small energy or sustainability consultancies with expertise in renewable energy or carbon offsetting advice for local authorities.
Watch out: Must register and express interest via the Kent Business Portal before documents can be accessed; Council prefers a single supplier to cover both lots, which may favour larger or broader consultancies; Possible extension of up to 18 months is entirely at the Council's discretion; All communication must go through the portal's messaging system
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What the buyer says
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 contr…
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition. Published 25 Sep 2026.
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