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CPT_25_30 Decarbonisation Project - Architect Services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is conducting a procurement process titled "CPT_25_30 Decarbonisation Project - Architect Services," focused on architectural and related services in the realm of net-zero and decarbonisation. Located on Buckingham Palace Road, London, the project aims to deliver prioritised and costed net-zero options to decarbonise the NAO's headquarters. The contract, valued at £42,600, was awarded to TP Bennett LLP on 10 August 2025, with an initial term from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 and the possibility to extend until 30 September 2026. This project falls under the services category with a classification code of 71200000 and was pursued through an open procedure below threshold, reflecting completion as per the latest award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural services with expertise in decarbonisation and sustainability, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the procurement method being open and competitive, businesses with the capacity to design innovative net-zero solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Companies that can tailor their offerings to government projects requiring environmental impact reduction will find it an advantageous entry point into public sector contracting, fostering opportunities for growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_30 Decarbonisation Project - Architect Services

Notice Description

The NAO has awarded a contract for Architectural Services with expertise in net-zero and decarbonisation to deliver a set of prioritised and costed net zero options to achieve the high level outcome of decarbonising its headquarters on Buckingham Palace Road, London. This is a six month contract with the provision to extend for a further 6 months. Initial contract is from 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026. The final expiry should the contract be extended will be 30 September 2026. The procurement route is Competitive - Non FTS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b338d949-b2e5-4f54-9e13-b4c7de9c717a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d659579b-10a4-4a93-95cf-83155468468a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TP BENNETT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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