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title: "NBC Technical Quality Assurance Partner"
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# NBC Technical Quality Assurance Partner

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7faa2c39-83c4-4739-bc7e-c13ad115b31c

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## Summary

In this public procurement process, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) sought a Technical Quality Assurance Partner for the NBC Programme. The procurement, under Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6242, involves providing Commissioning, Verification and Validation (CVV) services, particularly for Science Hubs PR29 and PR30, with additional support for projects at Coombelands and Weybridge. The tender, categorised under technical services (CPV code 71356000), followed a selective procurement method and concluded its award stage with Merrick and Company as the chosen supplier. The contracting period commenced on 8th June 2026 and will continue until 30th June 2036, with a contract value of £18,300,000. This initiative spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other international regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services and quality assurance. Firms with expertise in commissioning, verification, and validation, as well as those able to handle large-scale projects in diverse locations, are particularly well-suited to such contracts. Although the procurement process has selected a supplier, understanding the criteria and process can help similar businesses tailor their offerings for future opportunities within the sector. The strategic partnerships fostered through such contracts can lead to substantial business growth and wider market penetration.

## Notice

This is a key strategic NBC Partner contract to provide Commissioning, Verification and Validation (CVV) services to the NBC Programme. Principle projects will be the Science Hubs (PR29 and PR30), with lesser support to PR21 and PR36 science buildings at Coombelands. Other Weybridge projects delivered by NBC such as Lab Science Building B (LSB-B). This procurement was carried out by the Authority in accordance with the Competitive Award Procedure under Crown Commercial Services (CCS) DPS RM6242 Construction Professional Services and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d3def-cc92-4c2c-a5c7-aabb5a79058d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,300,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | MERRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d3def-cc92-4c2c-a5c7-aabb5a79058d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d3def-cc92-4c2c-a5c7-aabb5a79058d
  10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebc599fb-7854-4e6c-82f8-cf46c4ab1a02
  C34335_TQAP Contract_Redacted

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