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Procurement Services

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Feb 2026 at 18:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 19:47

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 19:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Procurement Consultancy Services" by the National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) has reached its completion. This process involved the selective competitive flexible procedure for the utilities industry category, primarily focusing on services. The procurement activities spanned several regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, signed on 27 February 2026, is set for a period starting 24 March 2026 and ending 24 March 2028, with a maximum extension until 23 March 2030. The gross contract value is £9,200,000, and it allows for incremental 12-month extensions up to two times, reflecting its flexibly structured procurement strategy.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the procurement consultancy services sector looking to expand their clientele within the utilities industry. Companies with a strong operational presence and expertise in managing complex procurement processes are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement process facilitated by NESO emphasises inclusivity with options for incremental purchases and a flexible rate card system, catering to businesses capable of adapting to varying demand levels. This kind of engagement can help organisations secure long-term partnerships and enhance their market standing in competitive fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement Services

Notice Description

Procurement Consultancy Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid, as outlined in the procurement documents. A rate card will be submitted as part of the tender process which will be utilised at the Authority's discretion in the event complex sourcing or security levels exceed the core team's ability. Any additional requirements will be fully supported by a detailed specification enabling appropriate pricing using the agreed rate card. Projects may include: Security cleared personal for key national project delivery, complex sourcing involving construction or facilities management. Scope changes maybe required which are at the request of NESO's governing body which require rapid turnaround or expert skill which the core team do not have.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to NESO approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049350-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFFICIO LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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