Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,710,000 excluding VAT
- £16,452,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
4 possible 12-month extension options in event further time is required to deliver the Scope of the contract.
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
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As outlined in Documents 1A and 3B of the ITT documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As outlined in Documents 1A and 3B of the ITT documentation.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 December 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The JAGGAER eSourcing Portal may be accessed at https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
This is where submissions will be made, all communications between GBN and Tenderers will occur, and is where all official PSQ documentation will be issued.
For further assistance with regards registering on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, please consult the available help.
Phone: 0800 698 630
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | - The Technical Envelope represents 90% of the overall Evaluation Criteria T.1 Technical Capability and Experience 30% T.2 Methodology and Delivery Approach 30% T.3 Team and Resource Management... |
Quality |
| Social Value | - The Social Value envelope represents 10% of the overall Evaluation Criteria SV.1 Supporting Educational Attainment 7% SV.2 Tackling Inequality in the Contract Workforce 3% Full details can be... |
Quality |
| Commerical | The Final Evaluation shall be determined by the Price Per Quality Point (PQP) mechanism. The Preferred Bidder is the Tenderer who ranked in first place by the lowest Price per Quality Point (PQP)... |
Price |
Weighting description
The award criteria is
Technical 90%
Social Value 10%
Commercial evaluated using PQP
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Notice was published - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-058821
Documents
Associated tender documents
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.
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