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NBC Project Sponsors, Delivery PM and BIM roles

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Sep 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 11th September 2025. The tender, titled "NBC Project Sponsors, Delivery PM and BIM roles," is focused on construction-related services under CPV classification 71500000. The contract, valued at £3,001,410, will support the National Biosecurity Centre Programme and will run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027. The service delivery locations are London and KT15 3NB, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the process having reached completion on 31st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised construction-related services, particularly those capable of offering project management and Building Information Modelling expertise. While the tender was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like Ove Arup & Partners Limited, who were awarded the contract, are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities in project sponsorship and delivery management, potentially leading to business growth through enhanced service offerings and industry reputation. This procurement offers a robust platform for companies operating in the domain to contribute significantly to a high-profile government programme.

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Notice Title

NBC Project Sponsors, Delivery PM and BIM roles

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Project Sponsors, Delivery Project Managers and Building Information Modelling roles to the National Biosecurity Centre (NBC) Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-902673cc-085f-4d35-81dc-6f61f8d1b819
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac5fd1a-5269-4abf-861a-8e29f0b2f481
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
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
£3,001,410 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,001,410 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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