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title: "External Financial Advisory Support for Existing Nuclear Projects"
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# External Financial Advisory Support for Existing Nuclear Projects

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c281e9f5-885f-4d95-a073-da007877cb04

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract for external financial advisory support for existing nuclear projects, specifically the long-term operation of Sizewell B. The buying organisation, DESNZ, is based in London and has awarded the contract to PA Consulting Group Limited. This tender, classified under financial consultancy services (CPV code 66171000), was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS Framework RM6187 Lot 4), adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage with the contract active from 10th June 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the total contract value can reach up to £1,500,000 including possible extensions. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations including the UK and other regions globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale, complex energy projects such as those involving nuclear operations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, indicating an inclusive procurement approach that encourages diverse industry participation. Organisations capable of navigating the requirements of framework agreements and providing specialized advisory support in the energy sector would be well-placed to benefit from participating in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

This contract is awarded for financial services for DESNZ in relation to the long-term operation of Sizewell B. The value for this contract is exclusive of two optional 6 month extensions up to 31/03/2027 and up to a total contract value of PS1,500,000 including extensions. This opportunity was procured via a mini-competition from CCS Framework RM6187 Lot 4 under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4942ba-4cae-40a2-8873-124f7ff74db8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4942ba-4cae-40a2-8873-124f7ff74db8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4942ba-4cae-40a2-8873-124f7ff74db8
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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