--- title: "Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-09-25" --- # Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f7ab.json) ## Summary Nuclear Waste Services Limited is the buying organisation behind a major procurement process titled "Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services," focusing on legal services within the UK. This contract falls under the services industry category and covers legal advice related to planning, environmental, and public law areas, among others. The process, initiated as a tender and conducted through an open procedure, recently concluded with three active contract awards signed on 22nd September 2025. The procurement approach was framed within the substantial infrastructural projects, such as the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), with a procurement value up to £44 million as anticipated per the 2024 planning phase. The procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, especially those familiar with large-scale infrastructural projects and environmental law. Large legal firms such as Herbert Smith Freehills, Burges Salmon LLP, and Pinsent Masons demonstrated success in securing contracts. The framework agreement spans ten years, indicating a sustained engagement for proficient firms capable of delivering consistent legal support over long durations. This is a lucrative prospect for law firms looking to expand their portfolio in the nuclear and environmental sectors by providing specialised legal services to prominent clients like the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd, among others. With a focus on quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing, enterprises adept in these areas can find this contract beneficial for long-term business growth. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Options: 1+1+1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059571-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 | | Award date | 21 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,000,000 | | Lots value | £44,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | | Additional buyers | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED; INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED; NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY; NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED; RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED; SELLAFIELD LTD | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Belah | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | 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 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059571-2025 - 18 Jul 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022317-2024 - 29 Aug 2023 at 13:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025326-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.burges-salmon.com/ - https://www.directrailservices.com/ - https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032003-2022 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority/about - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd/about - https://www.hsfkramer.com/ - https://www.one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.pinsentmasons.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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