MicroCarb Contract Awarded to Edinburgh Innovations Ltd
Summary
The UK Space Agency has awarded a contract valued at £1,269,993 (excluding VAT) to Edinburgh Innovations Ltd for the MicroCarb exploitation phase. The contract supports activities related to atmospheric transport models, CO2 flux characterization, and project management.
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This notice announces the award of a contract by the UK Space Agency to Edinburgh Innovations Ltd for the MicroCarb exploitation phase. The contract, valued at £1,269,993 excluding VAT, covers a period from April 10, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with potential extensions up to March 31, 2030. The work involves configuring atmospheric transport models, integrating satellite and ground-based observations, validating MicroCarb data, and characterizing CO2 fluxes through inverse modelling.
This is a direct award notice published under the Procurement Act 2023. While the contract has an award decision date of March 27, 2026, and a standstill period ending April 9, 2026, the earliest date the contract can be signed is April 10, 2026. Regulated entities involved in similar scientific research or procurement processes should note the details of this award and the specific activities undertaken by the contractor.
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MicroCarb - Edinburgh Innovations Ltd
- UK Space Agency UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-028784
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067729 (view related notices)
Published 27 March 2026, 9:21pm
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Description
The contract supports delivery of the MicroCarb exploitation phase through a structured programme of work packages covering validation, flux estimation, joint modelling, and ongoing project management. Activities include the configuration and application of atmospheric transport models (e.g. GEOS-Chem), integration and assimilation of satellite and ground-based observations, early ingestion and validation of MicroCarb data, and development of multi-satellite consistency assessments.
The work also includes characterisation of CO₂ fluxes and uncertainties through inverse modelling approaches, alongside development of joint CO₂-SIF inversion capability and supporting analytical frameworks. Continuous project management, coordination with UK and international partners (including CNES), and representation in relevant programme forums are maintained throughout the delivery period
Contract 1. MicroCarb - Edinburgh Innovations Ltd
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,269,993 excluding VAT
- £1,523,991 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 9 April 2026
- 9 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
1+1+1 as required to extend the support
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Engineering services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure type
Direct award
Edinburgh Innovations Ltd
- Companies House: SC148048 University Of Edinburgh, Old College
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
United Kingdom
Email: edinburgh.innovations@ed.ac.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. MicroCarb - Edinburgh Innovations Ltd
UK Space Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY Quad Two Building 1st Floor, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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