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Permitting Services

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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10 Mar 2026 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Environmental Permitting Services, aimed at supporting a SMR nuclear new build project, has reached the award stage, as managed by Great British Energy - Nuclear. This initiative falls under the industry's service category emphasising infrastructure works consultancy services. The procurement focuses on the delivery and submission of major environmental permissions and consents, with subsequent support following submissions. Based in Cemaes, Anglesey, this project contracted to WSP UK Limited is set at a contract value of £6,620,000 and was signed on 18 February 2026. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure without prior call for competition, justified by CCS Framework – Mini Competition rationale.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in infrastructure consultancy services, particularly those with capability and experience in nuclear projects and environmental permitting. Large businesses with technical proficiency and emphasis on social value would likely excel in such contracts, as evidenced by the awarded bid to WSP UK Limited. The contract's scope includes options for two additional one-year extensions, offering ongoing opportunities for businesses capable of sustaining long-term commitments in complex, high-value projects within the United Kingdom's nuclear energy sector.

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Notice Title

Permitting Services

Notice Description

To provide Environmental Permitting Services to support in the delivery of a SMR nuclear new build project, the services will support the development and submission of major environmental permissions and consents, including post-submission support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Environmental Permitting Services to support in the delivery of a SMR nuclear new build project, the services will support the development and submission of major environmental permissions and consents, including post-submission support.

Options: Two x 1 year extension periods

Procurement Information

CCS Framework - Mini Competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021124-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,620,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks 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

WSP

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