---
title: "Scope of the procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052719"
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published: "2025-05-27"
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# Scope of the procurement

Buyer: DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052719

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial, involves a contract titled "Scope of the procurement" within the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. The process, conducted in the United Kingdom, is in the completed stage, with relevant activities finalised by 22 May 2025. This was a direct award to the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the specific and unique nature of the required services. The contract is valued at £1,900,000 GBP and aims to reimburse the NNL for advisory services as stipulated within their framework document with the Government.

This contract presents limited opportunities for business growth as it involves a direct award to a specialised national laboratory, the UK National Nuclear Laboratory, which is uniquely positioned to offer these services. Businesses that can cater to niche market needs similar to those provided by the NNL, particularly in the domain of research and development and consultancy in nuclear energy, might find indirect opportunities through forming partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with entities like the NNL. However, this direct award process indicates a specific alignment with existing national responsibilities and expertise, suggesting fewer direct opportunities for new entrants.

## Notice

Purpose of the contract is to reimburse the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) for the advice they provide to Government, as a national laboratory owned by DESNZ. This is part of their core remit and is set out as a responsibility in our Framework Document with them. NNL are the only operator that could deliver this National Lab role and specific mix of services for Government. It is not a service we need to be delivered by anyone, but a mechanism to make sure that NNL are fairly reimbursed for the ad hoc advice work we have always asked them to deliver (and will continue to need going forwards).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the contract is to reimburse the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) for the advice they provide to Government, as a national laboratory owned by DESNZ. This is part of their core remit and is set out as a responsibility in our Framework Document with them. NNL are the only operator that could deliver this National Lab role and specific mix of services for Government. It is not a service we need to be delivered by anyone, but a mechanism to make sure that NNL are fairly reimbursed for the ad hoc advice work we have always asked them to deliver (and will continue to need going forwards).

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from DESNZ to NNL. Direct Award conducted under PA23

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027770-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027770-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero

## Provenance

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