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Contract Variation: National Policy Statement - Appraisal of Sustainability & Habitats Regulations Assessment

DESNZ

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15 Oct 2025 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the buying organisation DESNZ, involves a contract variation titled "National Policy Statement - Appraisal of Sustainability & Habitats Regulations Assessment". This pertains to the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, classified under CPV code 73000000. The contract focuses on services across the United Kingdom, with specific delivery in London. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 23rd April 2023, with the award status being active from 24th April 2023. The contract is valued at £254,387.50 and spans from 24th April 2023 to 31st October 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and regulation assessments, particularly those focusing on sustainability and habitats. Companies like AtkinsRéalis UK Limited, which has secured the contract, exemplify the kind of large-scale enterprises that can benefit from such government contracts. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find potential growth opportunities, as the procurement process highlights a suitability preference for SMEs. Firms with expertise in research and consultancy services, especially those equipped with capabilities in sustainability appraisal and regulatory compliance, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Variation: National Policy Statement - Appraisal of Sustainability & Habitats Regulations Assessment

Notice Description

A contract variation is required to cover the expanded scope and costs of the Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) for an additional National Policy Statement (NPS). Both assessments, previously undertaken for the NPS on Nuclear Energy Generation (EN-7), are statutory requirements that now apply to the NPS on Fusion Energy (EN-8) as well. For this reason, additional work is required from the contract, without extending its duration. This is linked to Find a Tender Notice 2023-041424.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-962a506f-bbd9-4913-bca8-e0ac7debc563
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6efc92-87f2-4d6a-be40-74568b81bc2d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,387 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,387 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 years
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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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