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title: "Planning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b04"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR"
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# Planning Services

Buyer: GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b04

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Planning Services." This opportunity falls within the services industry category and focuses on strategic planning advice related to land use planning matters. The main procurement stage is planned to start on the 1st of April 2026, with a potential extension up to the 31st of March 2035. The prospective engagement involves providing expert resources for various planning and support activities within the UK. Interested suppliers should register their interest for an online engagement meeting scheduled for early October 2025, with the deadline for registration on the 3rd of October 2025.

This tender holds significant opportunities for businesses involved in infrastructure works consultancy, geological and geophysical consultancy services, technical planning services, business and management consultancy, and environmental planning. Companies with expertise in strategic planning and those capable of acting as client representatives in regulatory engagements will find this an attractive opportunity. The contract value is substantial, aimed at fostering long-term partnerships, thus making it ideal for enterprises looking to expand their operations within the UK's planning services sector. An open procurement method will ensure fair competition, welcoming businesses capable of delivering specialist services to participate in this pivotal contract.

## Notice

Providing strategic planning advice on land use planning matters to GBE-N and its associated organisations. Providing leadership in the development and delivery of all land use planning applications, including TCPAs and project DCOs. Providing leadership in the delivery of post-application planning activities, including but not limited to responses to questions from planning authorities, DCO examination, Appeals processes, discharge of conditions and requirements. Acting as the client representative in engagement with regulatory and other stakeholders as well as acting as expert witness during DCO examination, in Appeals processes and other relevant engagement activities. Leading the development of the People and Economy baseline, assessment, mitigation and compensation measures. Providing support to the Environmental Services and Permitting Services supplier(s) in the development of impact assessments. Support in the delivery of optioneering, master planning and site design activities, providing relevant expert resource into the activities as necessary. In addition to the above, depending on the inhouse ability of the Planning Services contractor, Traffic and Transport assessment support may also be drawn from this contracting route. Planning and support in the procurement and management of any additional suppliers to deliver specialist services in respect to the above and future project activities.

### Planning Information

An online engagement "Town Hall" meeting will be held either the week commencing the 06/10/25, to provide an overview of the scope of the requirement. 
The date and instructions for joining this engagement will be provided to those suppliers who express an interest in attending. 
To express an interest, please email the contact details which will be utilised for the market engagement invitation to Andrew.Hillam@greatbritishnuclear.uk
Please ensure that your interest is registered no later than the close of business on the 03/10/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058821-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,700,000 |
| 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 ENERGY - 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058821-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:26 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056836-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058821-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056836-2025
  16th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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