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UK Nuclear Value Chain Assessment for SMR Programme Delivery

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:00

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26 Feb 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR focuses on assessing the UK's nuclear value chain for the SMR Programme Delivery. It targets business services within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, under the main procurement category of services. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement stage included tender updates and has now reached the contract award stage. Key milestones include the amendment of the contract conclusion date to 10th February 2026, with the award deemed complete as of the update dated 26th February 2026. The contract, a call-off from an existing framework agreement, was signed on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in consulting or those specialising in energy sector services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality consulting services and resource planning are ideal candidates due to the emphasis on these criteria, which collectively account for 60% of the award decision. The contract's value is £395,185 GBP, offering significant financial prospects for the winning supplier. The procurement, awarded without a prior call for competition, utilised the Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework Lot 1 Nuclear, ensuring an expedited route to market. PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale entity based in London, emerged as the awarded supplier, indicating a competitive landscape best suited for substantial companies with established credentials in consulting and energy services.

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Notice Title

UK Nuclear Value Chain Assessment for SMR Programme Delivery

Notice Description

A robust, evidence-based framework that provides a high-level, quantitative analysis of the UK's supply chain for SMR projects, including UK potential to supply components or areas for international dependency.; This includes an assessment framework that provides an evidence-based assessment and supporting materials that: Consider a defined list of critical components required for the development of the GBE-N SMR project. These can include defined as, but not limited to, most critical to operation or national security. Provides a robust assessment of current UK supply chain capabilities to supply these critical components, or the potential ability of the UK to become market leaders. Consider international market dynamics, identifies potential UK sourcing dependencies, geopolitical risks, and supply chain vulnerabilities for critical components.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be awarded using Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework Lot 1 Nuclear. This is the most suitable route to market as utilising this framework will allow us to deliver this requirement at pace.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The framework sets out the terms and conditions governing the award of call-off contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017367-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£395,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 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
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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