Planning

Lead Financing and Structuring Advisory Services

GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 14:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2025 at 13:47

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great British Nuclear (GBN), a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a tender for "Lead Financing and Structuring Advisory Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically banking and investment services, with the aim to support GBN's Small Modular Reactor programme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and follows an open procedure. The expected start date for the contract is 24th September 2025, extending to 20th September 2030, with a potential renewal option. A critical deadline for interested parties to join this procurement process is the final response date for market engagement feedback, scheduled for 2nd May 2025. Furthermore, a future notice regarding the tender will be published by 30th June 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial advisory and structuring services, particularly those with experience in large-scale energy projects. Companies that can provide innovative financing strategies and ensure value for money are well-positioned to benefit from this significant government-backed initiative. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the strategic importance of the SMR programme, participating in this procurement could facilitate substantial business growth and partnership with Great British Nuclear. This engagement opens avenues for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the nuclear energy sector, ultimately contributing to the UK's energy security objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Financing and Structuring Advisory Services

Notice Description

Great British Nuclear (GBN) is an arm's length body that was set up with the aim of delivering the government's long-term nuclear programme. It is currently running a competitive tender to select up to two technology providers for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme. Alongside this workstream GBN is looking to set up a development company (DevCo) through which each SMR project can be delivered. In anticipation of this GBN will be looking to appoint a lead financing and structuring advisor to support it in developing deliverable financing strategies so that each DevCo can raise private financing while ultimately delivering value for money to consumers and taxpayers. The term of the contract and scope of services will be set out in the ITT that will be issued.

Planning Information

In advance of launching a tender Great British Nuclear (GBN) is seeking market feedback on its proposed approach to procuring a Lead Financing and Structuring Advisor The feedback will be utilised to inform the proposed scope of work, deliverables, staging of this mandate and procurement Following issuance of the PIN notice GBN will enter into Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA) with interested parties. Following execution of an NDA, GBN will issue a market engagement pack to interested participants and is seeking a response to a limited number of questions Final responses from interested parties are expected by 02/05/2025. Please contact Sam.Middlehurst@greatbritishnuclear.uk if you are interested in participating.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026795-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR
Contact Name
Darren Cartwright
Contact Email
sam.middlehurst@greatbritishnuclear.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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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