Official UK procurement notice
UK4 - Tender Notice - Delivery Partner
Authority: Great British Energy - Nuclear (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Delivery Partner (DP) will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the programme, providing technical, commercial and project management capability to ensure effective planning, risk management and delivery of defined outcomes.
The estimated value is £1,080,000,000 inclusive of VAT based on the contracting authority’s current assumptions regarding programme scope, delivery profile, and resource requirements over the contract term.
Due to the evolving nature of the programme and the length of contract, envisaged at 14 years, the volume and value of services required may vary over time. The stated value therefore represents an estimated total potential spend rather than a committed or guaranteed amount. In addition, progression through design stages and associated milestones or gates will determine the timing and extent of services required, potentially influencing the overall contract value over time.
This estimate has been prepared in accordance with the valuation principles set out in the Procurement Act 2023.
- How the procedure runs: The Delivery Partner (DP) will be procured using the Competitive Flexible Procedure outlined in the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act). There will be multiple stages in the DP procurement. In the first stage, tenderers will need to respond to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ will cover topics including, but not limited to, technical and professional ability, economic and financial standing, and organisational capability to deliver a complex infrastructure programme. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet these conditions on a pass/fail basis, including evidence of relevant experience, effective supply chain management, and appropriate systems, standards and governance. Only applicants that satisfy all applicable conditions of participation will be invited to progress to the next stage of the procurement process. Following evaluation of Initial Tenders, GBE‑N intends to down‑select a shortlist of the highest‑scoring Tenderers. These shortlisted Tenderers will be invited to participate in an Enhanced Information, Dialogue and Due Diligence stage, during which GBE‑N will engage with each Tenderer to clarify and refine their proposals, test deliverability, and further develop commercial and technical solutions Following completion of Dialogue, Tenderers will be invited to submit an Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT). Final Tenders will be evaluated to identify the Most Advantageous Tender, after which a Preferred Bidder will be selected, approvals obtained, and the procurement will proceed to contract award following a standstill period.
CPV: Civil engineering support services · Construction consultancy services · Construction management services · Construction supervision services · Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction · Environmental impact assessment for construction · Environmental indicators analysis for construction · Environmental monitoring for construction · Environmental standards for construction · Infrastructure works consultancy services · Procurement consultancy services · Project management consultancy services · +1 more
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£900,000,000
- Economic & financial standing
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire for a set of Economic and Financial Standing , parent company guarantee and conflicts of interest requirements
GBE-N reserves the right to re-assess conditions of participation at any stage during the procurement
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation related to technical capability can be delivered in various ways, including (but not limited to) by a tenderer and its supply chain, a joint venture, a special purpose vehicle or a consortium. Please note that while GBE-N considers this list of technical capabilities to be comprehensive, it reserves the right to change them (and any other information provided in this notice) at any time.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire for a set of technical and programme delivery skills and capabilities.
GBE-N reserves the right to re-assess conditions of participation at any stage during the procurement
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Techincal: 60%
- Commercial: 30%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Techincal: This is PSQ Stage, as such the Award Criteria may be refinded at ITT stage. All PSQ questions are Pass Fail
- Commercial: This is PSQ Stage, as such the Award Criteria may be refinded at ITT stage. All PSQ questions are Pass Fail
- Social Value: This is PSQ Stage, as such the Award Criteria may be refinded at ITT stage. All PSQ questions are Pass Fail
- Economic & financial standing
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire for a set of Economic and Financial Standing , parent company guarantee and conflicts of interest requirements
GBE-N reserves the right to re-assess conditions of participation at any stage during the procurement
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation related to technical capability can be delivered in various ways, including (but not limited to) by a tenderer and its supply chain, a joint venture, a special purpose vehicle or a consortium. Please note that while GBE-N considers this list of technical capabilities to be comprehensive, it reserves the right to change them (and any other information provided in this notice) at any time.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire for a set of technical and programme delivery skills and capabilities.
GBE-N reserves the right to re-assess conditions of participation at any stage during the procurement
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 29 Jun 2026, 16:02 BST
- Last source update
- 29 Jun 2026, 16:39 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 16 Sept 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060889- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf68Find a Tender
- How it runs
The Delivery Partner (DP) will be procured using the Competitive Flexible Procedure outlined in the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act).
There will be multiple stages in the DP procurement. In the first stage, tenderers will need to respond to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ will cover topics including, but not limited to, technical and professional ability, economic and financial standing, and organisational capability to deliver a complex infrastructure programme.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet these conditions on a pass/fail basis, including evidence of relevant experience, effective supply chain management, and appropriate systems, standards and governance. Only applicants that satisfy all applicable conditions of participation will be invited to progress to the next stage of the procurement process.
Following evaluation of Initial Tenders, GBE‑N intends to down‑select a shortlist of the highest‑scoring Tenderers. These shortlisted Tenderers will be invited to participate in an Enhanced Information, Dialogue and Due Diligence stage, during which GBE‑N will engage with each Tenderer to clarify and refine their proposals, test deliverability, and further develop commercial and technical solutions
Following completion of Dialogue, Tenderers will be invited to submit an Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT). Final Tenders will be evaluated to identify the Most Advantageous Tender, after which a Preferred Bidder will be selected, approvals obtained, and the procurement will proceed to contract award following a standstill period.
- Risks
An Incentivised Collaboration Agreement (ICA) will link Delivery Partner incentives to defined outcomes and milestones, supporting delivery performance, risk management and value for money.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 6 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 20 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
The Procurement documentation will be made available to Applicants on 2nd July 2026. Access to the procurement documentation requires an NDA to be in place. If you wish to participate and view the Procurement documentation, please ensure you are registered on the JAGGAER eSourcing Portal. If your organisation is not Registered on the Portal, please click “Register Now” from the login page beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ↗. This is where submissions will be made, all communications between GBE-N and Tenderers will occur and is where all official PSQ documentation will be issued.
Prior to accessing any documentation relating to the DP Procurement, confirmation and verification of a valid NDA is required. All suppliers are required to complete the questions under “psq_128 SMR Delivery Partner - Non-Disclosure Agreement”, which can be accessed directly using the following link: beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/24059296019EF9ADECD4 ↗
Once NDA confirmation has been made, suppliers will be given access to the PSQ documents on JAGGAER and the nominated people will gain access to a virtual data room within 24hrs.
The draft Invitation to Submit Initial Tender (ISIT) document is being made available by GBE-N to Tenderers at Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage on an indicative basis and may be subject to change in connection with the Delivery Partner (DP) Procurement. The ISIT represents the second stage of the Procurement. Its purpose is to provide information and limit the number of participating Tenderers eligible to proceed to Dialogue and Invitation to Submit a Final Tender (ISFT). The draft ISIT may be updated, altered or amended by GBE-N without notice.
For further assistance with regards registering on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, please consult the available help.
Phone: 0800 698 630
Timeline
29 Jun 2026 → 1 Sept 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published114 days ago29 Jun 2026, 16:02 BST
- Clarification questions by93 days ago20 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline76 days ago6 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
- Award decision expected by35 days ago16 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Today21 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 314 days1 Sept 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jun 2026- Tender notice published29 Jun 2026, 16:02 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published29 Jun 2026, 16:39 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Jaggaer portal The JAGGAER eSourcing Portal may be accessed at https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ This is where submissions will be made, all communications between GBE-N 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 https://jaggaer.my.site.com/SupplierSupportRequest/
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender