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Winterstoke Bridge Legal Fees 25-27

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Mar 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for legal services related to the ongoing handover of Winterstoke Bridge. The contract, titled "Winterstoke Bridge Legal Fees 25-27," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000) and encompasses a wide geographical scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 10th March 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The value of the contract is set at £44,000, and it was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale and complex legal transitions similar to the Winterstoke Bridge handover. Large legal firms, such as Burges Salmon, which secured this contract, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders due to their capacity and specialised skills. The project offers the chance to engage in high-profile governmental work, potentially paving the way for future contracts and expanding professional networks within governmental and defence sectors.

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Notice Title

Winterstoke Bridge Legal Fees 25-27

Notice Description

Legal support for ongoing handover of Winterstoke Bridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82099b8f-6584-4dbe-97ee-7eb73d7b18ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be9583f-3318-4d0f-8135-32d97a90c909
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

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