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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-a5eac860-85cd-42d0-bc2a-7d95c1e0264f

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the procurement process for the "Sizewell C Legal Services" contract, valued at £7,500,000. This contract involves providing legal services related to the Sizewell C project, including advice and support for ongoing negotiations with the project's company and shareholders. Ashurst LLP has been awarded this contract, which begins on 6th January 2025 and will run until 5th January 2027. The procurement process used to award this contract was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the industry category is legal services (CPV code 79100000). The work location spans from the United Kingdom to other international regions such as Europe, the British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in energy infrastructure projects and complex negotiations. Winning such a high-value contract can enhance a firm's portfolio, providing a platform for demonstrating capabilities in managing substantial legal projects. Firms specialising in legal services for energy security and net-zero initiatives will find this contract particularly fitting. Ashurst LLP's success in securing this contract exemplifies the potential for growth and increased industry standing that comes with engaging in high-profile government projects.

## 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/a9efc30f-691f-429c-8c7c-3ed110a3b17c |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 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

- 10 Jan 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9efc30f-691f-429c-8c7c-3ed110a3b17c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9efc30f-691f-429c-8c7c-3ed110a3b17c
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6bcd23e-3dc7-49d3-8a1e-09f658a1734c
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