Scope
Reference
Prj_5779
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a dynamic market
Total value (estimated)
- £10,700,000 excluding VAT
- £12,840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 October 2025
Engagement process description
An online engagement "Town Hall" meeting will be held either the week commencing the 06/10/25, to provide an overview of the scope of the requirement.
The date and instructions for joining this engagement will be provided to those suppliers who express an interest in attending.
To express an interest, please email the contact details which will be utilised for the market engagement invitation to Andrew.Hillam@greatbritishnuclear.uk
Please ensure that your interest is registered no later than the close of business on the 03/10/25
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 November 2025
Contracting authority
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
- Companies House: 05027024
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRCJ-2655-YDML
Department For Energy Security & Net Zero
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government