Biodiversity Credits Supply Fund – 9th Reverse auction for Biodiversity credits
Tender Overview
About this tender
This reverse auction is seeking credits for which there is anticipated demand in the next six months and provides an opportunity for owners of these credits and prospective owners of these credits. Project goals: The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) established the Biodiversity Credits Supply Fund (the Supply Fund) to accelerate the supply of biodiversity credits available to meet demand from major projects and infrastructure development. The Supply Fund is operated by the Conservation, Planning and Offsets Division (CPO) as part of the department. Through the Supply Fund, CPO is conducting a reverse auction to purchase credits through a competitive process. Credit offers will be assessed against price criteria. If your price is accepted, the department will seek a buyer for your credits for the following six months. If a prospective buyer is identified for your credits, the department will contact you to confirm whether the credits are still available for purchase at the price you offered in your bid. Credits purchased through the Supply Fund will be re-sold to public or private proponents to meet their offset obligations or to other credit buyers seeking to buy credits for philanthropic or strategic purposes. Proceeds from the sale of the credits will be re-invested in the purchase of more credits to provide long-term investment in biodiversity and credit supply. This reverse auction is seeking all types of biodiversity credits. Scope: Conditions for Participation To view the conditions of participation, please email supplyfund@environment.nsw.gov.au and request a copy of the Participant’s Guide and Bid Form. Address for Lodgement Bids must be submitted to SFBids@dcceew.nsw.gov.au by the Closing Date and Time Bids submitted in any other way may not be accepted. Related files No files attached Requirements: Opportunity requirements 1. Conditions of Participation To view the conditions of participation, please email supplyfund@environment.nsw.gov.au and request a copy of the Participant’s Guide and Bid Form. Address for Lodgement Bids must be submitted by email to SFBids@dcceew.nsw.gov.au by the Closing Date and Time. Response type Radio button (Custom, Single select) - I understand that bids will only be accepted if submitted to SFBids@environment.nsw.gov.au Evaluation Assessment Criteria General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity Price Terms and conditions Global terms and conditions buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB) Notices No notices have been posted for this opportunity. Amendments No amendments have been made to this opportunity Download opportunity package Log in to respond For general enquiries and help buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au 1800 679 289 Popular links Open opportunities Register of notices Subscribe Find a supplier Schemes lists Policy library Help buy NSW services and platforms Supplier hub Opportunities hub catalogues.buy.nsw Schemes reporting.buy.nsw SecureSign Faster payments About us Privacy Contact us Accessibility Terms of use Copyright Sitemap We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. Copyright © 2026
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