Carbon offsetting tenders
Offsetting tenders sit one step wider than a straight credit purchase. A public body that has committed to carbon neutrality for an event, a building, a fleet or its whole operation will often tender the full service: measuring the footprint, buying and retiring the offsets, and certifying the neutral claim afterwards. Others tender only the advisory piece, asking for a strategy on when offsetting is appropriate and which credits would stand up to scrutiny.
The language in these notices is shifting. Many buyers now avoid the word offset in favour of contribution or compensation, and ask for a reduction plan to sit alongside any purchase, because claims of neutrality based on offsets alone face growing regulatory and reputational risk, particularly in the European Union. Expect scoring criteria that reward a credible hierarchy of measure, reduce, then compensate.
This page lists open tenders whose text mentions carbon offsets, offsetting, carbon compensation or carbon and climate neutrality. That catches neutrality certification work as well as straight purchases, which is deliberate: the same suppliers tend to bid for both.
3 open tenders match this topic today, across 2 countries on the first page. 3 of those shown close within 30 days. Recently closed notices are listed after the open ones. Deadlines come from the source notice; confirm against the official document before you submit.
Open carbon offsetting and carbon neutrality tenders
Consultancy to advise on Renewable Energy Generation, capacity, carbon offsetting and sequestration, plus green fund option
Municipality· GB
A local authority seeks consultancy services to advise on renewable energy generation, carbon offsetting, sequestration, and potential green fund establishment over 9 months (extendable to 27 months). Bidders should be sustainability consultants with expertise in renewable energy deployment, carbon markets, and climate finance.
Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Energy Efficient Design Services
organisation· IE
This tender appoints an Energy Efficient Design Facilitator to oversee energy and carbon reduction protocols for hospital capital projects over €1M, ensuring buildings achieve carbon-zero readiness. Bidders should be sustainability/energy consultants with expertise in building energy performance, lifecycle assessment, and carbon-neutral design standards.
Waste Contract for Multiple Sites
Council
Waste collection and management contract across 5 sites for a UK town council with explicit requirements for carbon neutrality alignment, landfill alternatives, and environmental/biodiversity protection. Bidders must demonstrate sustainability credentials, scalability, and seasonal adaptability.
Recently closed
Closed in the last 12 months. Buyers often repeat a purchase on a similar cycle, so these show what the next notice is likely to ask for.
China, Comprehensive exhibition layout of Cicheng green, low carbon community regeneration
organisation· CN
This tender procures comprehensive exhibition layout and design services for a green, low-carbon community regeneration project in Cicheng, China, funded by the funder-7 multilateral initiative. Bidders should have expertise in sustainable urban design, exhibition curation, and low-carbon community planning.
Strengthening Carbon Market Readiness and Article 6 Operationalisation in Cameroon
organisation
Technical assistance to strengthen Cameroon's readiness for international carbon markets, Article 6 operationalisation, and climate finance mechanisms through governance frameworks and capacity building. Bidders should have expertise in carbon markets, climate policy, institutional development, and experience supporting African governments.
Environmental planning – Carbon Neutrality Roadmap for Madeira Region
organisation· PT
This tender procures consulting services to develop a carbon-neutrality roadmap for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Portugal. Bidders should have expertise in climate strategy, decarbonization planning, and regional sustainability policy design.
Creation of integrated district energy concept Englische Siedlung Brokhausen
Municipality· DE
A municipality seeks creation of an integrated energy-efficiency district concept for a heritage-protected row-house settlement, targeting climate-neutral energy supply aligned with KfW-432 standards. Bidders should be energy consultants, urban planners, or sustainability engineers with expertise in heritage-building retrofit and district-level decarbonization.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between an offsetting tender and a carbon credit tender?
A carbon credit tender buys a defined volume of credits. An offsetting tender often buys a service around them: footprint measurement, credit sourcing and retirement, and certification of a neutrality claim.
Why do some notices avoid the word offset?
Claims of neutrality based on offsets alone are under regulatory and reputational pressure, so buyers increasingly describe the purchase as a contribution or compensation and pair it with a reduction plan.
Who usually wins this work?
Climate consultancies with a credit-sourcing arm, specialist offset retailers, and certification bodies, sometimes bidding together so one contract covers measurement, purchase and verification.