Scope
Reference
ID7281
Description
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is seeking to appoint suppliers on a Framework for the supply of carbon reduction offset credits (carbon offsets) and carbon removal credits (carbon removals) to fulfil MAG's requirements.
We understand the urgent need to decarbonise airport operations, and the wider economy, and we are playing a pivotal role in enabling the industry to achieve its net zero ambitions. We have a responsibility to drive change and support the transition to a sustainable aviation industry. We are also committed to championing biodiversity and preserving the natural environment.
MAG currently offsets all of its scope 1 and 2 emissions with carbon reduction offset credits. We are also currently certified at Level 3+ through the Airport Carbon Accreditation Scheme.
MAG have committed to setting a near-term science-based target through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This target includes reducing MAG's operational emissions (market-based scope 1 and 2) by 48% by 2030, against our 2019 baseline.
Alongside this, In MAG's 2025 Sustainability Strategy, 'Creating a sustainable future for all', we have committed to purchasing carbon removals so that, by 2030, they address 50% of our residual scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions and 100% by our net zero operational target of 2038. We have also committed to supporting UK nature-based projects through our portfolio of carbon reduction offsets and carbon removals.
MAG's transition towards carbon removal credits will be aligned to the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Offsetting, with a transition between nature-based removals and engineered removals over time.
More information about the scope of this Procurement will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,075,833.33 excluding VAT
- £1,291,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
This framework will last for three years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90731210 - Purchase of CO2 emission credits
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 3
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
More information will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team.
Lot 1. Supply of carbon offsets
Description
Supply of carbon reduction offset credits (carbon offsets). Scope to include supply of credits and management of MAG's carbon offset portfolio.
The lot pricing is estimated and subject to change.
Contracting authority:
MAG Airport Limited
6th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom, M90 1QX
11748654
Lot value (estimated)
- £233,333.33 excluding VAT
- £280,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Supply of nature-based carbon removals
Description
Supply of carbon removal credits from nature-based projects on an annual basis. Scope to include:
- Supply of carbon removal credits from nature-based projects;
- Supply of Woodland Carbon Code Pending Issuance Units;
- Supply of other nature-based ex-ante credits; and
- Management of MAG's nature-based carbon removal portfolio, including the potential purchase of credits years in advance of retirement and selling of any credits in excess of MAG's requirements.
The lot pricing is estimated and subject to change.
Contracting authority:
MAG Airport Limited
6th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom, M90 1QX
11748654
Lot value (estimated)
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Supply of engineered carbon removals
Description
Supply of carbon removal credits from engineered projects on an annual basis. Scope to include:
- Supply of carbon removal credits from engineered projects;
- Supply of other engineered ex-ante credits; and
- Management of MAG's engineered carbon removal portfolio, including the potential purchase of credits years in advance of retirement and selling of any credits in excess of MAG's requirements.
The lot pricing is estimated and subject to change.
Contracting authority:
MAG Airport Limited
6th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom, M90 1QX
11748654
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,333.33 excluding VAT
- £550,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Supply of nature-based and engineered carbon removals
Description
Combination of Lots 2 and 3. Scope to also include provision of market intelligence, including live and historic pricing of credits across different technologies and projects, price forecasts and market/regulatory updates.
The lot pricing is estimated and subject to change.
Contracting authority:
MAG Airport Limited
6th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom, M90 1QX
11748654
Lot value (estimated)
- £833,333.33 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Supply of carbon offsets and nature-based and engineered carbon removals
Description
Combination of Lots 1, 2 and 3. Scope to also include provision of market intelligence, including live and historic pricing of credits across different technologies and projects, price forecasts and market/regulatory updates.
The lot pricing is estimated and subject to change.
Contracting authority:
MAG Airport Limited
6th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom, M90 1QX
11748654
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,075,833.33 excluding VAT
- £1,291,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
9
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
More information about the framework will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
20 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to view the tender documents, please follow the instructions below:
A) If you have worked with MAG before and are already registered on the SAP Ariba Network:
· Please confirm your interest by emailing abby.cooper@magairports.com and include the following SAP Ariba details:
o Organisation Name:
o Your Name:
o Email Address:
You will receive an email with a link to access the tender event in SAP Ariba and view all relevant tender documents.
B) If you haven't worked with MAG before:
· First, register your company details on the MAG Portal via the following link and select "Register your interest": https://www.magairports.com/work-with-us/procurement-and-contracts/
Within Section 7.2 of the registration form, confirm name of contact at MAG as Abby Cooper.
· After registering, email abby.cooper@magairports.com
You will then receive an email with a link to access the tender event in SAP Ariba.
(If you do not already have a SAP Ariba Account, please follow the link in the email to create one) and view all relevant tender documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
Lot 1. Supply of carbon offsets
Lot 2. Supply of nature-based carbon removals
Lot 3. Supply of engineered carbon removals
Lot 4. Supply of nature-based and engineered carbon removals
Lot 5. Supply of carbon offsets and nature-based and engineered carbon removals
Maximum 5 suppliers per lot
Selection criteria:
More information about the selection criteria will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team. per lot
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | More information about the tender will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team. |
Quality |
| Commercial | More information about the tender will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team. |
Cost |
| ESG | More information about the tender will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team. |
Quality |
Weighting description
More information about the tender will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
This Tender will be multi-stage, following the below stages:
Stage 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Stage 3 - Contract Award
More information about what is to be expected within or around each stage will be described in the relevant documents provided by the MAG Procurement team.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.magairports.com/work-with-us/procurement-and-contracts/
If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to view the tender documents, please follow the instructions below:
A) If you have worked with MAG before and are already registered on the SAP Ariba Network:
· Please confirm your interest by emailing abby.cooper@magairports.com and include the following SAP Ariba details:
o Organisation Name:
o Your Name:
o Email Address:
You will receive an email with a link to access the tender event in SAP Ariba and view all relevant tender documents.
B) If you haven't worked with MAG before:
· First, register your company details on the MAG Portal via the above link and select "Register your interest":
Within Section 7.2 of the registration form, confirm name of contact at MAG as Abby Cooper. After registering, email abby.cooper@magairports.com
You will then receive an email with a link to access the tender event in SAP Ariba.
(If you do not already have a SAP Ariba Account, please follow the link in the email to create one).
Contracting authority
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
- Companies House: 11748654
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHNZ-5718-LHXL
6th Floor, Olympic House
Manchester
M90 1QX
United Kingdom
Email: info.procurement@magairports.com
Website: https://www.magairports.com/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)