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Expert Witness - Quantity Surveyor

HS2

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02 Feb 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for "Expert Witness - Quantity Surveyor" services, specifically for a Tribunal Hearing, with the title classified under CPV code 71319000. The awarded contract spans 24 months starting from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2027. The tender process, which falls under the "Other - Below threshold exemption" procurement method, successfully concluded before the tender period ended on 18th December 2024. The procurement stage is the Award, with the contract value set at GBP 120,920. The supplier selected for this project is Somerset Consult, located in London. The services are intended to be delivered across a broad geographical scope including the UK and various international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quantity surveying and expert witness services, particularly SMEs, as the procurement method was inclusive of smaller enterprises. Companies experienced in legal and tribunal consulting within the civil engineering and large infrastructure sectors, similar to Somerset Consult, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging in such procurements allows businesses to solidify their presence in the prestigious and comprehensive HS2 infrastructure project, offering long-term growth and stability through partnerships with leading organisations.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness - Quantity Surveyor

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd has appointment a supplier to provide Expert Witness services for a Tribunal Hearing. The contract has been awarded for a period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82157c6e-5387-4e44-a40d-a6439e0c2e6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bd70e8-b46a-4de4-a99b-eb9b97b43877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below threshold exemption
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£120,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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