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title: "Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) For the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Data Centres"
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# Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) For the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Data Centres

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95208e52-88b4-4903-9f77-600a430dec7a

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), based in London, has awarded the contract for the Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) for the National Policy Statement on Data Centres. This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to SLR Consulting Limited, and the contract, valued at £49,970, will commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude on 18th June 2026. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and several international destinations. The procurement process is in the award update stage, and the contract was previously announced as complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses providing research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in sustainability appraisals and habitat assessments. Large-scale firms may be better suited to compete in similar selective procurement processes, as this particular tender was reserved for such companies. Businesses with a presence or capacity to expand across diverse geographic locations, as indicated by the delivery areas, will find additional opportunities for growth and the potential to establish enduring relationships with governmental bodies like DSIT.

## Notice

Contract for the Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) for the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Data Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7144167e-3974-4e07-842a-8421b57a78e8 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,970 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | SLR CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 14:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7144167e-3974-4e07-842a-8421b57a78e8
- 20 Aug 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7144167e-3974-4e07-842a-8421b57a78e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7144167e-3974-4e07-842a-8421b57a78e8
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f52508c-2400-459f-9c77-867ed91cec68
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f07987dd-f762-4c2e-abb9-6063fdc13b06
  n/a

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