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Sizewell C Legal Services

DESNZ

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13 Jan 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000) and is specifically aimed at supporting ongoing discussions and negotiations with the SZC company and its shareholders. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the awarded contract initiated following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £7,500,000, commenced on 6th January 2025 and will run until 5th January 2027. The project services cover multiple geographical locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions globally.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for large legal firms with expertise in energy and infrastructure projects, especially those experienced in complex negotiations and legal advisories for large-scale projects. Smaller and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this opportunity less suitable. As the process of selecting firms follows a framework agreement, the competitive landscape favours those already part of the pre-established framework, ensuring streamlined engagement and delivery of services. Businesses that can demonstrate prior experience and success in managing similarly scaled legal services are well-placed to thrive in this contract.

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Notice Title

Sizewell C Legal Services

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has issued this Contract for the supply of Legal Services for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This involves providing legal advice and support in relation to ongoing discussions and negotiations with the SZC company and its shareholders in relation to the SZC Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-593ca7ed-9ffa-4eee-8efe-78b7a194d1a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71402a9-fe87-47dd-8c5d-64dd9d7bb74a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2027 1-2 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
butch.vraniqi@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASHURST

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