--- title: "prj_5779 Planning Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e367" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e367" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e367.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e367.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR" published: "2026-05-11" --- # prj_5779 Planning Services Buyer: GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e367 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e367) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e367.json) ## Summary The tender on strategic planning services for land use in the UK was issued by Great British Energy - Nuclear, located at 3-8 Whitehall Place, London. This procurement process, tagged as an award and contract, has been actively engaging suppliers and was officially completed on 11 May 2026. The procurement, categorized under services, specifically targets consultancy in infrastructure works, geological, and environmental planning, to name a few. The process adhered to an open procedure method, allowing broader competition. Initial tender submissions closed on 19 December 2025, with the contract beginning on 30 April 2026 and spanning until 31 March 2031, with potential extensions. The primary contract was awarded to JACOBS U.K. LIMITED, although several bidders, including OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED and STANTEC UK LIMITED, were involved in the process. This extensive tender opens considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in technical and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in infrastructural, environmental, and geological sectors. Large businesses like JACOBS U.K. LIMITED have already secured the main contract, suggesting that the tender was suited for well-established entities capable of meeting complex planning service requirements. The procurement's focus on open procedures potentially allows fair competition, encouraging both large consultancies and emerging firms to engage. With multiple extensions possible, the timeframe offers long-term collaboration and significant engagement with public service projects, thus aiding businesses in expanding their portfolio and expertise in public sector ventures. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 4 possible 12-month extension options in event further time is required to deliver the Scope of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042891-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,710,000 | | Lots value | £13,710,000 | | Awards value | £13,710,000 | | Contracts value | £13,710,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR | | Additional buyers | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JACOBS | ## 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 - 11 May 2026 at 10:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042891-2026 - 24 Feb 2026 at 16:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016657-2026 - 2 Dec 2025 at 09:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078753-2025 - 18 Nov 2025 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074904-2025 - 18 Nov 2025 at 14:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074809-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042891-2026 11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016657-2026 24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078753-2025 2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074904-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074809-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ All documentation can be found on Jaggaer. All communications regarding the procurement will be held via Jaggaer. All responses will be submitted via Jaggaer. ## Notice URLs - https://jaggaer.my.site.com/SupplierSupportRequest/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e367. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e367.json.