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Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) For the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Data Centres

DSIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), based in London, has awarded the contract for the Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) for the National Policy Statement on Data Centres. This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to SLR Consulting Limited, and the contract, valued at £49,970, will commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude on 18th June 2026. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and several international destinations. The procurement process is in the award update stage, and the contract was previously announced as complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses providing research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in sustainability appraisals and habitat assessments. Large-scale firms may be better suited to compete in similar selective procurement processes, as this particular tender was reserved for such companies. Businesses with a presence or capacity to expand across diverse geographic locations, as indicated by the delivery areas, will find additional opportunities for growth and the potential to establish enduring relationships with governmental bodies like DSIT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) For the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Data Centres

Notice Description

Contract for the Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) for the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Data Centres.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95208e52-88b4-4903-9f77-600a430dec7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7144167e-3974-4e07-842a-8421b57a78e8
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

SLR CONSULTING

Further Information

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