---
title: "UKRI-5886 BGS Geothermal project - legal advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06761c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# UKRI-5886 BGS Geothermal project - legal advice

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06761c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved the UKRI-5886 BGS Geothermal project requiring legal advice. The contract awarded falls within the Legal Services industry category and is based in Nottingham. The procurement reached the award stage as of 27th March 2026, with initial contract signing on 25th March 2026, and was conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement method was limited, and the project was awarded to the supplier DLA Piper LLP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing specialised legal services within government frameworks, particularly those with experience in the UK public sector or geothermal projects. Firms similar to DLA Piper LLP, with expertise in legal consultancy for government initiatives, could find this type of contract instrumental in growing their portfolio. Organisations offering competitive pricing and comprehensive services aligned with legal panels for government might find similar opportunities in future procurement endeavours. With UKRI as the contracting authority, participating businesses can tap into a significant research-focused public institution working across the UK.

## Notice

This is a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, for legal services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, for legal services.

### Procurement Information

This is a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, for legal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028349-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028349-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dlapiper.com/en-gb
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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