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Pioneer Park, Masterplan and PMO

Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Energy Coast West Cumbria Ltd (t/a BEC)

Buyer Address: Ingwell Hall, Moor Row, UKD11, CA24 3JZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sam Burrows

Contact Email: sam.burrows@discoverbec.com

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
695427.0 GBP
Published
13 Feb 2026, 09:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
02 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
10 Aug 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Mott MacDonald Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

BEC (Energy Coast West Cumbria Limited), a values driven organisation owned by Cumberland Council and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), sought tenders for the provision of Master Planning and Project Management Office (PMO) services to support the development of Pioneer Park, West Cumbria. This transformative programme aims to diversify and strengthen the local economy by leveraging clean energy innovation and establishing an AI Growth Zone. The successful bidder will support the region’s regeneration and long term economic growth by delivering master planning expertise and PMO capability to guide the development from concept through delivery. The commissioned services include: • Developing a comprehensive master plan for Pioneer Park as a new clean energy and innovation hub. • Establishing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO) to oversee all workstreams. • Embedding social impact, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability throughout the commission. Key objectives included: • Identifying opportunities for clean energy generation (including nuclear and SMRs), green business attraction, and AI driven innovation. • Producing a prioritised implementation plan, funding options, and a consenting strategy. • Setting up a skilled PMO that coordinates activities, reports monthly to the governance board, and engages regularly with key stakeholders. Core requirements included: • Demonstrated experience in master planning and PMO establishment, ideally within the energy sector. • Delivery within 6–9 months of contract start. • A strong track record in managing complex, multi disciplinary projects. • Social value integration, including local employment, skills development, and community engagement. • Submission of a comprehensive cost breakdown, insurance evidence, and team details (CVs, roles, day rates). • Commitment to BEC’s core values: self-worth, support, kindness, respect, integrity, environmental responsibility, and partnership.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Pioneer Park, Masterplan and PMO

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