Planning

prj_6641 - GBE-N Engineering Partner

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiates with a planning stage spearheaded by Great British Energy - Nuclear, a sub-central government public authority based in London. The procurement, titled "prj_6641 - GBE-N Engineering Partner," focuses on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Planned within the framework of UK legal basis 2023/54, this tender primarily addresses the engineering design for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project, extending from concept design through to the operational phase, as indicated by RIBA Stage 7. Key dates include the anticipated future notice date on 7th September 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 27th November 2027 and conclude on 27th January 2042. The projected contract value is between £200 million and £400 million.

This tender provides a pivotal opportunity for businesses in the engineering and design sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale civil projects and nuclear engineering. It offers a substantial, long-term engagement opportunity that could significantly contribute to business growth. Companies with a strong track record in managing complex engineering designs and those capable of integrating innovative solutions into established frameworks are well-suited to compete for this contract. Establishing a partnership with Great British Energy - Nuclear could open avenues for strategic alliances and enhance a firm’s portfolio in the nuclear energy domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

prj_6641 - GBE-N Engineering Partner

Notice Description

This work package encompasses the engineering capability to progress the concept design produced by the Foundation Engineer (FENG) at the end of RIBA Stage 2 and to continue the development of the design for site works through RIBA Stages 3 (Spatial Planning) and 4 (Technical Design) throughout the entire lifecycle of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project through to and inclusive of RIBA Stage 7 (Use). The Engineering Partner will also be required to undertake works associated with any additional RIBA Stages (from RIBA Stage 0 through to RIBA Stage 7) for any emerging scope that arises over the lifecycle of the SMR Project and will be required to support with the ongoing management of design change/control. The Engineering Partner contract is estimated to be valued between PS200m - PS400m *The positions and timelines presented are based on current information and assumptions. As programme maturity develops and further validation is undertaken, scope, dates, values and sequencing may change.*

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047947-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2027 - 27 Jan 2042 Over 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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