Award

Legal Services to support Agratas Gigafactory Project

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Award

19 May 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Services to support Agratas Gigafactory Project" has been completed. The Department for Business and Trade served as the buying organisation for this selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,666,666.67, falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically targeting legal advisory and representation. The project spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and further afield, with a contract period from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2027. The award was made to DLA Piper UK LLP, a large-scale supplier, and was published on 19th May 2026 for transparency reasons.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the legal sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive legal services to large-scale industrial projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could have been particularly well-suited to compete if they have the capacity to engage with extensive projects such as the Agratas Gigafactory. Legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in high-stakes projects and those aiming to establish a presence in international operations may find similar tenders a compelling avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Services to support Agratas Gigafactory Project

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. This contract is for legal services to support the Agratas Gigafactory Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787ed05b-9797-4b9b-8f1c-eb48d3a0864c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a8471-4ed4-473b-94ac-d75a0d344b8a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

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