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SHP Pillar 1e Design Assurance Delivery Partner DPS Competition

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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08 Oct 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SHP Pillar 1e Design Assurance Delivery Partner DPS Competition" was carried out by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. This tender, classified under design consultancy services (CPV code 79415200), pertains to the provision of design validation, HAZOP and HAZID subject matter expertise, and professional services for the Science Hub Programme. Located in London, the contract was awarded on 8th October 2025 and is currently at the award stage. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, noting that it fell outside the scope of the directive. A contract valued at £1,379,311 was signed on 24th September 2025 with MERRICK and COMPANY UK LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy, particularly those with expertise in HAZOP and HAZID services. SMEs with a focus on professional services in science, estates, facilities, and technology can benefit from engaging in such public sector projects, especially those located within or able to serve the London area. The procurement's emphasis on technical quality and social value offers a competitive edge to companies with strong capabilities in these aspects. Winning contracts such as this can enhance a company's portfolio, open new revenue streams, and foster long-term relationships within the UK's public health sector.

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Notice Title

SHP Pillar 1e Design Assurance Delivery Partner DPS Competition

Notice Description

Provision of Design Validation, HAZOP and HAZID Subject Matter Expertise and Professional Services for the Science Hub Programme for Site wide requirements (Science, Estates, Facilities, and Technology)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Design Validation, HAZOP and HAZID Subject Matter Expertise and Professional Services for the Science Hub Programme for Site wide requirements (Science, Estates, Facilities, and Technology)

Procurement Information

mini competition run against CCS Construction Professional Services DPS, RM6242

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063215-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,379,311 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Contracted under PHE Modification under UK Health Security Agency Procurement Notices
Contact Email
procurement.notices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERRICK

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