Planning

Planning Services

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 10:28

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Planning Services." This opportunity falls within the services industry category and focuses on strategic planning advice related to land use planning matters. The main procurement stage is planned to start on the 1st of April 2026, with a potential extension up to the 31st of March 2035. The prospective engagement involves providing expert resources for various planning and support activities within the UK. Interested suppliers should register their interest for an online engagement meeting scheduled for early October 2025, with the deadline for registration on the 3rd of October 2025.

This tender holds significant opportunities for businesses involved in infrastructure works consultancy, geological and geophysical consultancy services, technical planning services, business and management consultancy, and environmental planning. Companies with expertise in strategic planning and those capable of acting as client representatives in regulatory engagements will find this an attractive opportunity. The contract value is substantial, aimed at fostering long-term partnerships, thus making it ideal for enterprises looking to expand their operations within the UK's planning services sector. An open procurement method will ensure fair competition, welcoming businesses capable of delivering specialist services to participate in this pivotal contract.

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Notice Title

Planning Services

Notice Description

Providing strategic planning advice on land use planning matters to GBE-N and its associated organisations. Providing leadership in the development and delivery of all land use planning applications, including TCPAs and project DCOs. Providing leadership in the delivery of post-application planning activities, including but not limited to responses to questions from planning authorities, DCO examination, Appeals processes, discharge of conditions and requirements. Acting as the client representative in engagement with regulatory and other stakeholders as well as acting as expert witness during DCO examination, in Appeals processes and other relevant engagement activities. Leading the development of the People and Economy baseline, assessment, mitigation and compensation measures. Providing support to the Environmental Services and Permitting Services supplier(s) in the development of impact assessments. Support in the delivery of optioneering, master planning and site design activities, providing relevant expert resource into the activities as necessary. In addition to the above, depending on the inhouse ability of the Planning Services contractor, Traffic and Transport assessment support may also be drawn from this contracting route. Planning and support in the procurement and management of any additional suppliers to deliver specialist services in respect to the above and future project activities.

Planning Information

An online engagement "Town Hall" meeting will be held either the week commencing the 06/10/25, to provide an overview of the scope of the requirement. The date and instructions for joining this engagement will be provided to those suppliers who express an interest in attending. To express an interest, please email the contact details which will be utilised for the market engagement invitation to Andrew.Hillam@greatbritishnuclear.uk Please ensure that your interest is registered no later than the close of business on the 03/10/25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058821-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

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

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

71356400 - Technical planning services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
Samantha Flint
Contact Email
andrew.hillam@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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