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Provision of an electrical expert witness

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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12 Aug 2024 at 08:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road in London has completed the procurement process for the provision of an electrical expert witness under the contract ID ORR/ST/24-28. The tender, focused on business and management consultancy services, required an expert to provide a report on an electrification incident and potentially offer oral evidence at trial. Dearman Engineering Limited was awarded the contract valued at £13,400. The contract period will span from 27th September 2024 to 8th November 2024, with the award being finalised on 15th July 2024. The procurement was conducted using a direct single tender action method, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in electrical engineering and expert witness services, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses that have expertise in providing technical reports and courtroom testimony could see growth potential by engaging in such specialised public sector contracts. The Office of Rail and Road's clear requirement for expert opinion and testimony indicates a niche market for technical consultancy firms focused on the rail industry, creating an avenue for sustained professional relationships and subsequent business opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an electrical expert witness

Notice Description

Provision of an electrical expert to provide expert opinion in the form of a report in relation to aspects of an electrification incident and if necessary provide oral evidence at trial as an expert witness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ab454da-d415-43f4-b597-175f16233860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e094b165-b081-49ea-848e-8c0e9e25038c
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2024 - 8 Nov 2024 1-6 months
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
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEARMAN ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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