Scope
Reference
BECPP-091225
Description
BEC (Energy Coast West Cumbria Limited), a values driven organisation owned by Cumberland Council and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), sought tenders for the provision of Master Planning and Project Management Office (PMO) services to support the development of Pioneer Park, West Cumbria.
This transformative programme aims to diversify and strengthen the local economy by leveraging clean energy innovation and establishing an AI Growth Zone. The successful bidder will support the region’s regeneration and long term economic growth by delivering master planning expertise and PMO capability to guide the development from concept through delivery.
The commissioned services include:
• Developing a comprehensive master plan for Pioneer Park as a new clean energy and innovation hub.
• Establishing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO) to oversee all workstreams.
• Embedding social impact, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability throughout the commission.
Key objectives included:
• Identifying opportunities for clean energy generation (including nuclear and SMRs), green business attraction, and AI driven innovation.
• Producing a prioritised implementation plan, funding options, and a consenting strategy.
• Setting up a skilled PMO that coordinates activities, reports monthly to the governance board, and engages regularly with key stakeholders.
Core requirements included:
• Demonstrated experience in master planning and PMO establishment, ideally within the energy sector.
• Delivery within 6–9 months of contract start.
• A strong track record in managing complex, multi disciplinary projects.
• Social value integration, including local employment, skills development, and community engagement.
• Submission of a comprehensive cost breakdown, insurance evidence, and team details (CVs, roles, day rates).
• Commitment to BEC’s core values: self-worth, support, kindness, respect, integrity, environmental responsibility, and partnership.
Contract 1. Pioneer Park, Masterplan and PMO
Supplier
Contract value
- £695,427 excluding VAT
- £834,510 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 10 August 2026
- 5 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Information about tenders
- 10 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 9 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Mott MacDonald Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRR-1398-DNDL
10 Fleet Place
London
EC4M7RB
United Kingdom
Email: Steve.Ellery@mottmac.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Pioneer Park, Masterplan and PMO
Contracting authority
Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNP-3668-DLDW
Ingwell Hall
Moor Row
CA24 3JZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)