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Great British Energy Technical Due Diligence Advisors 2026-2029

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY

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28 May 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Great British Energy, has completed the procurement stage for the "Great British Energy Technical Due Diligence Advisors 2026-2029" process. This initiative falls under the environmental engineering consultancy services category, with additional relevance to energy and related services. The procurement, valued at £10 million excluding VAT, was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework. Contracts under this tender have been awarded to suppliers WSP UK Limited, Buro Happold Ltd, and AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, with the contractual period specified from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. This framework aims to support the technical due diligence needs for forthcoming projects considered for investment, funding, or partnerships.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large consultancy firms specialising in environmental engineering and energy services. Firms with expertise in technical, commercial, financial, and management due diligence services are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The ability to leverage a portion of the substantial programme budget provides an incentive for capable suppliers to engage with Great British Energy's ongoing and future projects. This opportunity is ideal for consultancy businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the field of energy consultancy and strategic advisory services, especially within the framework of governmental collaborations.

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Notice Title

Great British Energy Technical Due Diligence Advisors 2026-2029

Notice Description

Great British Energy is sourcing Suppliers to deliver its technical due diligence requirements for the next three years on those projects GBE intends to investigate further for potential investment, funding and or Partnership with. Three contracts were awarded under this contract for Supplier A (WSP), Supplier B (Buro Happold) and Supplier C (AtkinsRealis). Tiered contracts were placed in order to manage any conflict of interest of resourcing issues which Suppliers may have which may prevent them undertaking a commission. The GBE due diligence programme includes Technical due diligence as well as Commercial Financial and Management due diligence. The programme is PS10m ex VAT in total. Each of these contracts has a contract value of up to PS10m, but will each share a proportion of the programme budget as required. This was procured through the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework ("ENZPS Framework") Lot 2 and SD1 Policy and Strategy and SD 3 Energy Design and Delivery. Additional information: Redacted contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8367563e-a9cd-4ab7-8e79-97a0a9ccd4d3
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1BJ
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS

BURO HAPPOLD

WSP

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