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External Expert Tata Chemicals - RA/32/2018 - 2010 List Rateable Value Appeal

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

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12 Jul 2018 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency is seeking an external expert for the tender titled "External Expert Tata Chemicals - RA/32/2018 - 2010 List Rateable Value Appeal," classified under expert witness services. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd August 2018. The successful expert will be required to assist in an appeal to the Upper Tribunal regarding the valuation of two chemical works in the UK. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2018 and will run for two years, concluding on 19th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in expert witness services, particularly those with experience in valuation appeals and an understanding of the chemicals industry. Companies capable of producing comprehensive expert reports and providing courtroom testimony will find this to be a compelling opportunity to leverage their expertise. SMEs are encouraged to compete in this open procurement process, benefiting from the potential for business growth through engagement in high-profile valuation matters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Expert Tata Chemicals - RA/32/2018 - 2010 List Rateable Value Appeal

Notice Description

An expert witness is required in connection with an appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) against the decision of the Valuation Tribunal. The decision appealed against is linked here: http://info.valuation-tribunals.gov.uk/Decision_Documents/documents/NDR/066525358322539N10.pdf The main facts and issues in this matter can be found in the published decision of the Valuation Tribunal, however a summary of the main points follows. The subject properties comprise two chemical works engaged in the production of soda ash and sodium bicarbonate. The question for the Upper Tribunal to determine is whether there should then be one or more separate entries in the Rating list in respect of this arrangement, as at 3rd February 2014. The 2014 date is the date at which the physical attributes of the two sites are to be taken into account, together with the physical attributes of the 'locality'. The date at which 'economic' or market factors are to be taken into account is 1st April 2008. A significant limb of Tata Chemical's argument for a single combined 'unit of assessment' encompassing both chemical works (and the pipeline connecting them) is the alleged close functional and economic relationship between the sites. One of the two sites also contains a combined heat and power (CHP) plant that not only provides steam that passes via the pipeline to the other site, (with condensate return) but also provides electricity for the various processes undertaken on both sites. The expert will need to produce an 'Expert Witness Report' and at least one other report in rebuttal of the case advanced by the appellant's industry expert. If the case proceeds to a hearing the expert appointed will also be required to give evidence in chief and be subject to rigorous cross examination by the appellant's counsel. The expert will be required to attend any case conferences [with or without counsel] and exchange correspondence on the matters at issue. The expert will also be required to collaborate with the appellant's industry expert in production of a statement of agreed facts and matters in dispute. Timings for the production of reports have yet to be determined by the Tribunal, but it is likely that the Expert Report will need to be completed by 1st November 2018, with a Rebuttal Report to follow about two months later. Following that, further reports may be needed depending upon guidance from counsel and the Valuation Officer's legal and technical advisers. The hearing date has yet to be determined, but it would most likely be scheduled some time in the spring of 2019. Industry expertise is therefore required to establish the facts that will enable the Tribunal to establish the correct 'unit of assessment'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efd7390-9ad0-4acb-bce6-384976348eb3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@voa.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1D 5BU
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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