Planning

Early Works - Earthworks

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Great British Energy - Nuclear, a sub-central government entity located in London, focuses on "Early Works - Earthworks". This project, currently in the planning stage, involves critical ground-related enabling activities for a construction site, including species relocation, remediation, site clearance, and flood defence works. The package, estimated to be valued between £80m and £150m, aims to establish the groundwork for safe access and preparation for subsequent construction phases. The procedure is competitively flexible, falling under the works category and is scheduled to start in April 2029, with significant dates, including a future notice update on 1st December 2027. The delivery is intended for the UK, confirming the strategic importance of the location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction, civil engineering, and environmental management. Businesses skilled in providing construction machinery, architectural, engineering, and inspection services are ideally positioned to compete. This procurement process, which continues to uphold high-value thresholds, offers a substantial chance for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. The long-term contract period, extending up to 2033, along with the option for renewal, ensures potential steady business growth for successful tenderers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Works - Earthworks

Notice Description

This package encompasses key ground-related enabling activities required to prepare the site for construction. It includes Species relocation works, remediation works, site clearance & flood defence works. Activities may also cover site haul roads to support bulk earth works. These works establish correct ground levels, and create safe access routes for subsequent phases. By completing these early earthworks, the project de-risks later civil and structural activities and enables a smooth transition into the main construction programme. Value range: PS80m-PS150m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047293-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 1 Sep 2033 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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