--- title: "Lead Financing and Structuring Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR" published: "2025-05-23" --- # Lead Financing and Structuring Advisory Services Buyer: GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed54.json) ## Summary Great British Nuclear (GBN), a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a tender for "Lead Financing and Structuring Advisory Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically banking and investment services, with the aim to support GBN's Small Modular Reactor programme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and follows an open procedure. The expected start date for the contract is 24th September 2025, extending to 20th September 2030, with a potential renewal option. A critical deadline for interested parties to join this procurement process is the final response date for market engagement feedback, scheduled for 2nd May 2025. Furthermore, a future notice regarding the tender will be published by 30th June 2025. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial advisory and structuring services, particularly those with experience in large-scale energy projects. Companies that can provide innovative financing strategies and ensure value for money are well-positioned to benefit from this significant government-backed initiative. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the strategic importance of the SMR programme, participating in this procurement could facilitate substantial business growth and partnership with Great British Nuclear. This engagement opens avenues for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the nuclear energy sector, ultimately contributing to the UK's energy security objectives. ## Notice Great British Nuclear (GBN) is an arm's length body that was set up with the aim of delivering the government's long-term nuclear programme. It is currently running a competitive tender to select up to two technology providers for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme. Alongside this workstream GBN is looking to set up a development company (DevCo) through which each SMR project can be delivered. In anticipation of this GBN will be looking to appoint a lead financing and structuring advisor to support it in developing deliverable financing strategies so that each DevCo can raise private financing while ultimately delivering value for money to consumers and taxpayers. The term of the contract and scope of services will be set out in the ITT that will be issued. ### Planning Information In advance of launching a tender Great British Nuclear (GBN) is seeking market feedback on its proposed approach to procuring a Lead Financing and Structuring Advisor The feedback will be utilised to inform the proposed scope of work, deliverables, staging of this mandate and procurement Following issuance of the PIN notice GBN will enter into Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA) with interested parties. Following execution of an NDA, GBN will issue a market engagement pack to interested participants and is seeking a response to a limited number of questions Final responses from interested parties are expected by 02/05/2025. Please contact Sam.Middlehurst@greatbritishnuclear.uk if you are interested in participating. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026795-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66100000 - Banking and investment services ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 14:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026795-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 14:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026789-2025 - 8 Apr 2025 at 16:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013795-2025 - 14 Mar 2025 at 13:47 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009451-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026795-2025 23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026789-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013795-2025 8th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009451-2025 14th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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