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PROC 016-2025 - Corporate Engineering Consultants for CMA PR24 Water Redetermination References

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "PROC 016-2025 - Corporate Engineering Consultants for CMA PR24 Water Redetermination References". The awarded contract, classified under the industry category "Research consultancy services" (CPV code 73210000), involves providing the CMA with technical and engineering advice related to Ofwat's PR24 Final Determination. The contract, valued at £139,000, commenced on 31st March 2025 and will end on 30th March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 10th March 2025. The delivery location specified for this project is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and engineering consultancy services, particularly those geared towards water industry regulations and determinations. The open procurement method allowed for broad participation, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-level consultancy. Companies with expertise in providing critical and specialised advice to regulatory bodies and those aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public sector consultancy will find this contract advantageous for business growth. The contract awarded to Water Research Centre Limited underscores the potential for such firms to secure meaningful and impactful engagements.

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Notice Title

PROC 016-2025 - Corporate Engineering Consultants for CMA PR24 Water Redetermination References

Notice Description

To provide to the CMA advice regarding Ofwat's PR24 Final Determination. The primary focus being to supply technical and engineering advice as required by the CMA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7223ed2d-541c-4d4d-933e-c11d318005a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05acc05-bbb5-4820-8791-d124396a1b80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
The Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0203 738 6527 ext 6527

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

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