---
title: "NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f11"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2026/27

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f11

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, has concluded the process for renewing its NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence for the period of 2026/27. This procurement, categorized under services, was awarded as of 19th March 2026 to Thomas Telford Ltd, a large company specializing in facilities management services. The contract will commence on 30th March 2026 and end on 29th March 2027. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, this process reached the award stage swiftly, reflecting the department's efficient procurement practices.

For businesses in the engineering and facilities management sectors, especially those with the capacity to manage similar contracts without extensive competition, this tender presents insight into potential future opportunities with government entities seeking specialized services. The focus on a direct procurement method may suit businesses that have established relationships with public authorities or possess unique capabilities in NEC contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise for upcoming renewal projects. As the Department for Work & Pensions continues to manage central government contracts, companies ingrained in public sector engagement stand to benefit by staying attuned to such developments.

## Notice

Renewal of NEC (New Engineering Contract) contract licence renewal 2026/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,062 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | THOMAS TELFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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