Tender

External Legal Advisory Support for Nuclear Projects

DESNZ

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Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

DESNZ, located at 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, is seeking external legal advisory support for the long-term operation of Sizewell B nuclear project. This tender, classified under CPV code 79111000 for legal advisory services, falls under the services category and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from CCS Framework RM6179 Lot 2. Suppliers eligible to participate have been invited through the DESNZ Jaggaer portal, with the tender period ending on 16th April 2025. The contract period is set from 2nd June 2025 to 31st March 2026, with legal advisory services spanning various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth to SMEs specialising in legal advisory services for nuclear projects. Businesses with expertise in due diligence of legal documentation, drafting legal text, and providing tailored legal advice are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is designed to ensure that only suppliers with no conflict of interest and part of the Legal Services Panel Framework, Lot 2, can participate. Successfully winning this tender would not only establish a firm presence in the nuclear sector but also provides a chance to work on a significant project with DESNZ, enhancing credibility and opening doors to further high-profile contracts.

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Notice Title

External Legal Advisory Support for Nuclear Projects

Notice Description

This tender seeks legal services for DESNZ in relation to the long-term operation of Sizewell B. This includes providing advice on due diligence of existing legal documentation, drafting legal text, advice on specific issues. This opportunity is a mini-competition from CCS Framework RM6179 Lot 2 under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Suppliers eligible for this opportunity have been contacted and invited to tender via the DESNZ Jaggaer portal. Only Suppliers on the Legal Services Panel Framework, Lot 2 with no conflict of interest, have been invited to participate. Additional information: This opportunity is available via the DESNZ Jaggaer portal - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/beisgroup/web/login.jst?VISITORID=3e09cfd4-d2be-4a75-84ce-4d881aa797e8&_ncp=1741105799430.617117-1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66643f88-0872-4104-b03d-a8a515ecae92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2351847a-03a2-4be1-a9b3-d676e977cd6f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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

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