Environment & Sustainability Tenders in the United Kingdom

Discover procurement opportunities and grant funding for sustainability, climate and environment. Renewable energy, water and sanitation, waste management, climate adaptation, biodiversity and nature-based solutions — curated for green contractors, climate consultancies, ESG-focused firms and environmental NGOs.

Who this is for

Renewable energy EPCs, water engineering firms, climate advisory, carbon verification bodies, environmental NGOs, ESG consultancies.

Top funders

Green Climate Fund

The largest dedicated climate finance pool, funding mitigation and adaptation projects in developing countries.

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World Bank

Climate Change Action Plan, PROBLUE, energy transition and water global practice lending.

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GEF

Global Environment Facility — biodiversity, climate change, chemicals and waste.

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EU Green Deal

Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, Modernisation Fund and the Circular Economy Action Plan.

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AfDB

African Development Bank — Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, Desert to Power, African Water Facility.

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USAID

Climate and water security programming, resilience funding.

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Environment & Sustainability opportunities in the United Kingdom

A selection of recent tenders and grants. Register for free to see all environment & sustainability opportunities.

Tenders
Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2030Markfield Parish CouncilGBMPC-GM-2027-2030Closes 18 Dec 2026£106KNewKRFT - Energy Performance CentreKingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation TrustGBC491408Closes 8 Dec 2026£1.2MNewThe Gateway Learning Community - Dynamic Market for EnergyThe Gateway Learning CommunityGBocds-h6vhtk-07ba5eCloses 10 Feb 2027itt_128292 - Proc-26-149 | RIBA Stage 3 Designs | Abbey Road and Wrexham LibraryWrexham County Borough CouncilGBNOV677073Closes 23 Nov 2026NewSolar PV installationTHE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTEGBEMS/SOLAR/2026Closes 8 Jan 2027Research into the prevalence, nature and reporting of Environmental Credits among UK listed companiesTHE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITEDGBFRC2026-095Closes 9 Dec 2026£38KThe Athelstan Trust - Dynamic Market for the Supply of ElectricityThe Athelstan TrustGBocds-h6vhtk-07b899Closes 8 Feb 2027Community Schools Trust - Dynamic Market for ElectricityCOMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUSTGBocds-h6vhtk-07b89dCloses 8 Feb 2027Lincoln Christ Hospital School - Cleaning Services TenderLincoln Christ Hospital SchoolGBocds-h6vhtk-07b8a0Closes 18 Dec 2026£815K2026-SUS-008 1083149035 People-centred Climate Impact AssessmentRail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)GBocds-h6vhtk-07b8ceCloses 10 Dec 2026£65KSeptic Tank Emptying and other Drainage Maintenance Related ServicesSouth Oxfordshire District CouncilGBC-000552Closes 7 Dec 2026£90KFramework Agreement for the Provision of Facilities Management Repair and Maintenance ServicesNorth East Lincolnshire CouncilGB100114019Closes 11 Jan 2027£8.8MITT - Historic England response to the Flooding and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy SEA - UID 395Historic EnglandGBPREF 00000646Closes 25 Nov 2026£15KGround Maintenance EquipmentSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation trustGBC491275Closes 7 Dec 2026£120KCeredigion, Lampeter Wellbeing Centre - Roof Replacement and PV Installation Works / Ceredigion, Canolfan Llesiant Llanbedr Pont Steffan - Gwaith Amnewid y To a Gosod System Paneli Ffotofoltäig (PV).Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County CouncilGBNOV676166Closes 8 Dec 2026Ceredigion, Lampeter Wellbeing Centre - Roof Replacement and PV Installation Works / Ceredigion, Canolfan Llesiant Llanbedr Pont Steffan - Gwaith Amnewid y To a Gosod System Paneli Ffotofoltäig (PV).Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County CouncilGBitt_128196Closes 8 Dec 2026£1Cleaning of Whitfield Offices Dover District CouncilDover District CouncilGBocds-h6vhtk-07b859Closes 7 Dec 2026£473KRiver temperature sensor installation at nine Environment Agency flow sites in the Northeast of EnglandEnvironment AgencyGBocds-h6vhtk-07b748Closes 18 Nov 2026£50KNewUnderstanding the Interconnection of Nature, Climate and Health ChallengesNatural EnglandGBocds-h6vhtk-07969dCloses 22 Nov 2026£20KHardcore Surface Weed TreatmentSunderland City CouncilGBOPEN20262048Closes 11 Dec 2026£448KContract for the Execution of WWP works at Waunarlwydd Phase 2City & County of SwanseaGBCCS/26/238Closes 20 Nov 2026£2.9MContract for the Execution of WWP works at Waunarlwydd Phase 2City & County of SwanseaGBSEP661265Closes 20 Nov 2026Tender for the provision of recycling and waste management services to STEP AcademySTEP AcademyGBocds-h6vhtk-07742bCloses 7 Dec 2026£750KRepairs to Machinery at Sandhills DepotNewcastle City CouncilGBocds-h6vhtk-06ac5eCloses 8 Dec 2026NewNHSDG Estates & Property Grounds MaintenanceDumfries and Galloway Health BoardGBNHSDG0062024Closes 17 Dec 2026£300K
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Sustainable Steps Wales - Green Careers - CardiffThe National Lottery Community FundGBOpen£1.8MNational Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10millionThe National Lottery Heritage FundGBOpen£10.0MSustainable Steps Wales - Egin GrantsThe National Lottery Community FundGBOpen£35KTrees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning GrantDepartment for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees ProgrammeGBOpen£31KNature Networks Fund (round six)The National Lottery Heritage FundGBOpenKnowledge Transfer PartnershipInnovate UK , Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , Natural Environment ResGBOpenPushing the frontiers of environmental researchNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)GBOpen£950KNational Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000The National Lottery Heritage FundGBOpen£250KWork with US-based researchers on environmental science: NERC-NSF lead agencyNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)GBOpenNational Lottery Awards for All England – EnvironmentThe National Lottery Community FundGBOpen£20KNERC urgency fundingNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)GBnerc-urgency-funding-openOpen£100KEngland Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees ProgrammeGBOpen£2.0MClimate Action Fund - Food SystemsThe National Lottery Community FundGBOpen£7.0MReaching Communities EnglandThe National Lottery Community FundGBOpen£1.0MWork with Brazilian researchers: NERC FAPESP lead agencyNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)GBOpenGlobal Innovation Fund: investment in innovations for the world's poorestGlobal Innovation FundGBOpen$15.0MCommunity and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)HS2 LtdGBOpen£250KUK Aid MatchForeign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeGBuk-aid-matchOpenHeat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroGBOpen£10.0MUK International Ocean Drilling Programme moratorium awardsNatural Environment Research Council (NERC)GBOpenSmall Eco AwardsThe National Lottery Community FundGBsmall-eco-awardsOpen£20KCollaborate with researchers in NorwayUK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Medical Research Council (MRC) , Natural Environment Research Council (NERGBOpenExpression of interest: Humanitarian Health and Climate Collaborative – Ethiopia Anchor InstitutionElrhaGBCloses 20 Nov 2026Data for metascience sandpit 2027UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) , Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Science and Technology FGBCloses 24 Nov 2026£2.0MSustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: CR&D Round 2Innovate UKGBCloses 2 Dec 2026£1.0M

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Questions

Who buys green tenders?

State utilities, national energy and water regulators, multilateral development banks, climate funds, and municipalities. Increasingly, private off-takers procure via public PPA frameworks.

How do grants differ from tenders in this space?

Grants typically fund feasibility, pilots, capacity building and TA — issued by climate funds, bilateral agencies and foundations. Tenders fund construction, equipment supply and O&M.

What compliance do green tenders require?

IFC Performance Standards, environmental and social safeguards, increasingly EU Taxonomy alignment for European-funded work, and local-content commitments.

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