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NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2026/27

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, has concluded the process for renewing its NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence for the period of 2026/27. This procurement, categorized under services, was awarded as of 19th March 2026 to Thomas Telford Ltd, a large company specializing in facilities management services. The contract will commence on 30th March 2026 and end on 29th March 2027. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, this process reached the award stage swiftly, reflecting the department's efficient procurement practices.

For businesses in the engineering and facilities management sectors, especially those with the capacity to manage similar contracts without extensive competition, this tender presents insight into potential future opportunities with government entities seeking specialized services. The focus on a direct procurement method may suit businesses that have established relationships with public authorities or possess unique capabilities in NEC contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise for upcoming renewal projects. As the Department for Work & Pensions continues to manage central government contracts, companies ingrained in public sector engagement stand to benefit by staying attuned to such developments.

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Notice Title

NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2026/27

Notice Description

Renewal of NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2026/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

THOMAS TELFORD

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