---
title: "NBC Agreement S278"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051078"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-05-12"
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# NBC Agreement S278

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051078

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs centres around the NBC Agreement S278, focusing on urban planning services. The process falls within the categories of engineering services, provisional certification, and final certification. The contracting stage of this process is marked as complete, with direct procurement without competition, as Surrey County Council is uniquely positioned to fulfill the legal requirements under the local planning authority parameters. The procurement, valued at GBP 61,124.50, spans from 26th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract awards are currently pending, with a significant date being the 23rd of May 2025, anticipated for future signature.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for engineering and urban planning firms adept in working with public sector clients, particularly those familiar with local government dynamics and planning permissions. Businesses that specialise in niche, non-competitive projects or possess the necessary technical expertise may find this project exceptionally appealing. It is particularly advantageous for enterprises situated in or around London, given the infrastructure and administrative benefits of engaging with a central government department. The absence of competition, due to technical specifics, could streamline the process for well-positioned companies looking to expand their portfolio in public contracts.

## Notice

S278 Row Town Access * Engineer services * Provisional Certificate * Final Certificate This agreement may not constitute a public contract under the PA 2023 and therefore publication requirements may not apply but the Authority is publishing in the interest of transparency. This is a below threshold agreement. It is also clear that there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. This is because it cannot be obtained through any other reasonable means or reasonable alternatives as Surrey County Council are only organisation that have the authority to grant the permissions required. There is no competition on technical reasons as no other authority has the legal capability or appropriate capability to provide the requirement. Legal authority is granted to the local council to grant planning permission alone. Therefore, it is clear that there are no other reasonable alternatives to fulfil this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,124 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 08:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2025
  12th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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