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NBC Building Control Inspector - PR36

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Nov 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "NBC Building Control Inspector - PR36," belonging to the construction-related services category. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, aimed at providing building control inspection services for the National Biosecurity Centre Programme, specifically focuses on compliance inspection at building B445 located in London, United Kingdom, with postal code KT15 3NB. The procurement was in the award stage as of 20th November 2025, with the contract period running from 27th October 2025 to 30th June 2028, and an awarded value of GBP 48,600. Bureau Veritas UK Limited was selected as the supplier following the tender closing date of 24th October 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the construction services industry specialising in regulatory compliance and inspection. Although the opportunity has been awarded, similar future contracts could benefit SMEs and larger firms with expertise in building regulations and inspection services. Companies with established frameworks or those capable of entering framework agreements have a competitive advantage in such selective procurement processes. By remaining attentive to Government department needs like those of Defra, businesses can strategically position themselves for upcoming similar opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

NBC Building Control Inspector - PR36

Notice Description

Building Control Inspector for the National Biosecurity Centre Programme, to ensure building regulation compliance on building B445.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-725a6412-3c09-4336-a8d3-f4a76dd5dd17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a7cb03-5d1c-4eb3-9384-a25bb726432f
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU VERITAS

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