AwardedAwarded 3 March 2026
Foundation Engineering
Great British Energy - Nuclear · Public body
In brief
Great British Energy - Nuclear awarded architecture and engineering work to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd on 3 March 2026.
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What the notice says
The Foundation Engineering (fENG) contract provides specialist engineering consultancy services to support Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE‑N) in the early stages of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme. The contract is intended to deliver focused capability to support completion of RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design and to progress defined elements of the Owner's Scope, including early works and enabling design activities.
The fENG Consultant will provide targeted technical interventions, design development, and integration support to de‑risk the programme and maintain schedule ahead of subsequent design and delivery phases.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ove Arup & Partners Ltd 3 bids received | £19,500,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 027823-2026
About the buyer
Great British Energy - NuclearLast 12 months
Procurements
28Awards
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From notice 027823-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.