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UKRI-5886 BGS Geothermal project - legal advice

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved the UKRI-5886 BGS Geothermal project requiring legal advice. The contract awarded falls within the Legal Services industry category and is based in Nottingham. The procurement reached the award stage as of 27th March 2026, with initial contract signing on 25th March 2026, and was conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement method was limited, and the project was awarded to the supplier DLA Piper LLP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing specialised legal services within government frameworks, particularly those with experience in the UK public sector or geothermal projects. Firms similar to DLA Piper LLP, with expertise in legal consultancy for government initiatives, could find this type of contract instrumental in growing their portfolio. Organisations offering competitive pricing and comprehensive services aligned with legal panels for government might find similar opportunities in future procurement endeavours. With UKRI as the contracting authority, participating businesses can tap into a significant research-focused public institution working across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5886 BGS Geothermal project - legal advice

Notice Description

This is a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, for legal services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, for legal services.

Procurement Information

This is a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, for legal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06761c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028349-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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