Planning

Design and Project Services Framework

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by National Energy System Operator Limited, focuses on establishing a "Design and Project Services Framework". This contract falls within the services industry, specifically engineering design services, as per CPV classification 71320000. Located in Wokingham, UK, this planned procurement is in the early planning stage as of 23rd May 2025, with a communication regarding future notices expected by 1st November 2025. The framework agreement is valued at approximately £2.4 million, with a commencement date targeted for 18th March 2026 and concluding on 17th March 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in capital works design and project management services. Firms capable of delivering engineering design services within the framework agreement context are well-suited to benefit from this contract, aiding in their business growth. The framework allows for steady long-term engagement with a leading public undertaking in the energy sector, opening potential pathways for collaboration and further market penetration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Project Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of capital works design and project management services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05223a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026232-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 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
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nesoprocurement@neso.energy
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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