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.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

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

WinnerValueDates
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
3 bids received
£19,500,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 027823-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

28

Awards

19

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Quantity Surveying, Cost Consultancy and Project Management Services for an Integrated Contact Centre

    North West Ambulance Service NHS TrustNorth WestArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon4 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £600kestimated
  2. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime Housing

    Watford Community Housing Trust t/a Chime HousingUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, Vehicles and fleet

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest7 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £10.7mestimated
  3. St Edmunds College Air Conditioning Services

    ST Edmund's College CambridgeEast of EnglandHeating, plumbing and ventilation, Construction

    Closing soon11 hours leftSmall contract

    Value not stated
  4. Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon23 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £149kestimated
  5. PS-26-151 - Housing Maintenance & Owner Occ Framework (PRJ0013890)

    East Ayrshire CouncilScotlandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon23 hours left12 lotsFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling

From notice 027823-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.