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NBC Building Control Inspector - PR33

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Nov 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the NBC Building Control Inspector role under the National Biosecurity Centre Programme. This contract, classified within the industry category of construction-related services, covers ensuring building regulation compliance for two specific buildings. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage closing on 24th October 2025 and the contract commencing on 27th October 2025. The contract, valued at £19,500, spans from late 2025 to the end of September 2026, with work expected in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in construction-related services, particularly those experienced in regulatory compliance and building inspections. While the process was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, companies like Bureau Veritas UK Limited, already awarded the contract, exemplify businesses well-suited for such engagements. Competing for similar contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and market presence. Being under a framework agreement, it also provides a structured path for engaging with governmental projects, potentially leading to more significant future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

NBC Building Control Inspector - PR33

Notice Description

Building Control Inspector for the National Biosecurity Centre Programme, to ensure building regulation compliance for the Welfare Replacement building & Building B200.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd063734-1d6e-4d52-a5cd-c32ad597d2fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72dcb131-057c-4bdc-b04c-1443090b775f
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
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Stephen Lawlor
Contact Email
stephen.lawlor@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920 390466

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

BUREAU VERITAS

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