---
title: "SHP Pillar 1e Design Assurance Delivery Partner DPS Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# SHP Pillar 1e Design Assurance Delivery Partner DPS Competition

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa57

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SHP Pillar 1e Design Assurance Delivery Partner DPS Competition" was carried out by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. This tender, classified under design consultancy services (CPV code 79415200), pertains to the provision of design validation, HAZOP and HAZID subject matter expertise, and professional services for the Science Hub Programme. Located in London, the contract was awarded on 8th October 2025 and is currently at the award stage. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, noting that it fell outside the scope of the directive. A contract valued at £1,379,311 was signed on 24th September 2025 with MERRICK and COMPANY UK LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy, particularly those with expertise in HAZOP and HAZID services. SMEs with a focus on professional services in science, estates, facilities, and technology can benefit from engaging in such public sector projects, especially those located within or able to serve the London area. The procurement's emphasis on technical quality and social value offers a competitive edge to companies with strong capabilities in these aspects. Winning contracts such as this can enhance a company's portfolio, open new revenue streams, and foster long-term relationships within the UK's public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of Design Validation, HAZOP and HAZID Subject Matter Expertise and Professional Services for the Science Hub Programme for Site wide requirements (Science, Estates, Facilities, and Technology)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Design Validation, HAZOP and HAZID Subject Matter Expertise and Professional Services for the Science Hub Programme for Site wide requirements (Science, Estates, Facilities, and Technology)

### Procurement Information

mini competition run against CCS Construction Professional Services DPS, RM6242

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063215-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 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 | £1,379,311 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063215-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.merrick.com/

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