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SZC Commercial Land and Property Needs Assessment

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 12:50

PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 13:10

Planning

19 May 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has concluded the tender process for the "SZC Commercial Land and Property Needs Assessment," which focused on assessing the impacts of the Sizewell C project on commercial land and property in East Suffolk. The project falls within the services industry category, particularly involving economic and environmental impact assessments. This process, managed under a limited procurement method due to below-threshold competition, has reached the 'award' stage. Nathaniel Lichfields & Partners Limited, a large supplier based in London, has been selected and the contract was signed on 9th January 2026, with a completion date set for the end of April 2026. The tender aimed to engage suitably qualified consultants to provide an analysis of the economic, environmental, and social ramifications associated with the Sizewell C development.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in economic and environmental consulting, particularly those with expertise in impact assessments and property analysis. Companies that can offer strategic insights into how major construction projects affect regional infrastructure, real estate, and business landscapes will find this area beneficial for business growth. Businesses operating within the vicinity of East Suffolk or those looking to expand their consultancy services into this region are well-positioned to benefit from potential future projects influenced by the outcomes of this assessment.

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Notice Title

SZC Commercial Land and Property Needs Assessment

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council (the Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified consultants to undertake a Commercial Land and Premises Study assessing the impacts of the Sizewell C project in East Suffolk. This study will explore the economic, environmental, and social effects of the development on commercial land and property demand, usage, values, and activities.

Planning Information

Your Expression of Interest can be returned to procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Tender documents may be published on In-tend as per the above timescales, depending on the Expressions of Interest received. We encourage all interested suppliers to register there to access the necessary documentation: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Registration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,868 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Abiola Michael Bucknor
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502523677

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATHANIEL LICHFIELDS & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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