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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism Delivery Partner

Department for Transport

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Transport

Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: andy.gowanlock@dft.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1500000.0 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 10:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
06 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
06 Mar 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
90700000 - Environmental services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ICF Consulting Services Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty Mechanism Delivery Partner

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