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Valuation contract for the Marine Minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

THE CROWN ESTATE

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11 Apr 2025 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for a valuation contract pertaining to its Marine Minerals portfolio, awarded to Wardell Armstrong LLP. Categorised under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code: 79419000), this contract involves the delivery of services within the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct, single tender action method below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 31 March 2025 and end on 31 March 2026. Key dates of the award, published on 11 April 2025, signify the completion of all procurement stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and evaluation domain, especially those specialising in marine minerals. Large companies with a robust portfolio in similar services might find this contract as a strategic avenue for growth by leveraging The Crown Estate's extensive resources and market presence. The contract's substantial value of £80,000 underscores the importance and potential profitability of participating in such government procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Valuation contract for the Marine Minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

Notice Description

Valuation contract for the Marine Minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22543f95-ed20-4abb-9e73-e1857c07a52d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e81b6-3549-4351-9281-5027bb0dbc7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARDELL ARMSTRONG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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