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title: "Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
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# Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81192a95-4682-4004-99c8-70d3d3ce0fb2

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services, located in Calderbridge, Seascale, England, has successfully completed the procurement process for their requirement of "Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services." This process, tagged under the 'award' stage, reached completion with a significant award value of £44,000,000 for legal services. The procurement utilised an open procedure above the threshold, with an award date on 22nd September 2025 and involved multiple suppliers, including Burges Salmon LLP, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Pinsent Masons. The contract will commence from 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2035. Service delivery is expected across various regions, including the United Kingdom and select overseas territories.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale law firms specialising in sectors such as legal advisory for planning, environmental, and public law. With an award for legal services, businesses with robust experience in these areas can capitalise on the long-term partnership provided by this contract. Although smaller businesses like SMEs may not be suitable due to the scope and scale, large firms able to navigate the complex legal landscape can benefit significantly from the stable revenue stream over the coming decade. The involvement of prestigious suppliers highlights the calibre required and the potential for considerable business development within this sector.

## Notice

The provision of legal advice on the following areas of law; Planning, Major Permissions, Environmental, Land and Public Law. Community Engagement, Site Evaluation, and Consenting of the GDF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e83a99-ff96-42ac-9513-5731f557e036 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE, ENGLAND, |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON; HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS; PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e83a99-ff96-42ac-9513-5731f557e036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e83a99-ff96-42ac-9513-5731f557e036
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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