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UK Nuclear Value Chain Assessment for SMR Programme Delivery

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK Nuclear Value Chain Assessment for SMR Programme Delivery" was initiated by GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR, located at the Department For Energy Security & Net Zero, London. This contract, valued at £395,185, falls under the industry category of business services, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender was marked as complete, with the award stage concluding on 5th February 2026, and the contract to be carried out between February and July 2026. PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED, situated in London, has been awarded the contract, while the procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in areas such as supply chain analysis, nuclear energy, and strategic consulting. Such businesses can leverage the project's focus on the development of the UK's supply chain capabilities for SMR projects, which may enhance their position as market leaders in providing critical components. Larger consultancy firms with the capacity to handle complex frameworks and assessments, like PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities that require detailed quantitative and qualitative assessments, addressing market dynamics, and identifying potential geopolitical risks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Nuclear Value Chain Assessment for SMR Programme Delivery

Notice Description

A robust, evidence-based framework that provides a high-level, quantitative analysis of the UK's supply chain for SMR projects, including UK potential to supply components or areas for international dependency.; This includes an assessment framework that provides an evidence-based assessment and supporting materials that: Consider a defined list of critical components required for the development of the GBE-N SMR project. These can include defined as, but not limited to, most critical to operation or national security. Provides a robust assessment of current UK supply chain capabilities to supply these critical components, or the potential ability of the UK to become market leaders. Consider international market dynamics, identifies potential UK sourcing dependencies, geopolitical risks, and supply chain vulnerabilities for critical components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c17cc8-1c49-466a-bfb1-81cf26d1655b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,185 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£395,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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