Provision of Legal Services to the Devonport Submarine Infrastructure Team

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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17 Jun 2026 at 06:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services to the Devonport Submarine Infrastructure Team" has been completed by the Submarine Delivery Agency, a UK Ministry based in Plymouth. The contract was placed as a call-off from the CCS RM6360 with Burges Salmon LLP, valued at £90,000. It involves providing legal services for contract drafting and management in the complex nuclear environment of the Devonport Submarine Infrastructure Team. This contract, which began on 27th May 2026, falls under the services category, specifically within legal services (CPV code 79100000) and was executed using the selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The key procurement stage was the award, completed due to the cancellation of some specific lots, indicating that additional legal engagements might be sought in the future.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling high-stakes, government-related defence contracts. The selective nature of the procurement process suggests that only pre-qualified firms were considered, which can provide an advantage to businesses with existing frameworks or relationships with government entities. Firms with the expertise in legal matters related to nuclear environments, complex contract management, and public-sector compliance are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement opportunity, allowing them to expand their footprint within the public sector and enhance their portfolio of high-profile projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services to the Devonport Submarine Infrastructure Team

Notice Description

Provision of legal services to the Devonport Submarine Infrastructure Team for Contract drafting and management in the complex NEC4, SS, nuclear environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract based on a Limit of Liability to be called off when the services are required

Options: Option for 12 months extension subject to additional approvals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

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