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CON-2526-142-PA23 -Timber Consultants

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation involves the procurement of services under the title "CON-2526-142-PA23 -Timber Consultants." With a focus on pension investment services, this tender has resulted in the award of a contract to Indufor Asia Pacific (Australia) Pty Ltd, signifying the completion stage of the procurement process. The activities are centred in London, United Kingdom, within the public authority's central government category. The contract, signed on 9th March 2026 and active until the end of April 2026 with potential extension for a further six months, reflects NEST’s interest in expanding its timberland investments through expert analysis and reporting.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in pension investment consultancy, especially those with experience in timberland investments. Companies such as large consultancy firms or those with international presence and expertise in asset management would find this contract beneficial for their growth strategies. By delivering insightful reports on NEST's timberland fund management, businesses can expand their influence in the UK market and establish a reputation within the central government sector. The contract, valued at £46,552 with renewal possibilities, provides substantial groundwork for continued collaboration with NEST Corporation.

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Notice Title

CON-2526-142-PA23 -Timber Consultants

Notice Description

Procurement for a supplier to deliver reports assessing whether Nest should expand its timberland investible universe and to provide assessments on Nest's existing timberland fund managers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027487-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,552 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUFOR ASIA PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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