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title: "Sizewell C Legal Services"
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# Sizewell C Legal Services

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-593ca7ed-9ffa-4eee-8efe-78b7a194d1a3

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000) and is specifically aimed at supporting ongoing discussions and negotiations with the SZC company and its shareholders. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the awarded contract initiated following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £7,500,000, commenced on 6th January 2025 and will run until 5th January 2027. The project services cover multiple geographical locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other regions globally.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for large legal firms with expertise in energy and infrastructure projects, especially those experienced in complex negotiations and legal advisories for large-scale projects. Smaller and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this opportunity less suitable. As the process of selecting firms follows a framework agreement, the competitive landscape favours those already part of the pre-established framework, ensuring streamlined engagement and delivery of services. Businesses that can demonstrate prior experience and success in managing similarly scaled legal services are well-placed to thrive in this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has issued this Contract for the supply of Legal Services for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This involves providing legal advice and support in relation to ongoing discussions and negotiations with the SZC company and its shareholders in relation to the SZC Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71402a9-fe87-47dd-8c5d-64dd9d7bb74a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71402a9-fe87-47dd-8c5d-64dd9d7bb74a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71402a9-fe87-47dd-8c5d-64dd9d7bb74a
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7545aa81-8956-4525-b833-ba43f9eaee13
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