Tender

Expert Opinion, on Build Cost Information - Grain Silos and Storage Systems

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

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17 Feb 2025 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is seeking expert opinions on the build cost information for grain silos and storage systems. This tender involves the valuation and cost estimation for properties that handle grain storage, such as maltings, flour mills, and grain stores. The bid is open until 4th March 2025, and the project classification falls under the grain mill products industry (CPV: 15610000), including silos and storage containers. The procurement is at the Tender stage, using an open procedure for a below-threshold contract. The service is anticipated to commence on 17th March 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2025. The procurement includes the preparation and submission of cost guides that will aid in the 2026 Rating List.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the engineering advisory and consultancy sector, especially those specialising in the construction and installation of storage systems for agricultural products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly identified as suitable for participation. Companies with expertise in engineering consultative services, manufacturing silos, and providing expert witness services would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this contract will not only bolster their portfolio but also establish them as key contributors to national agricultural valuation standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Opinion, on Build Cost Information - Grain Silos and Storage Systems

Notice Description

Valuation Officers (VOs) at the VOA are responsible for the compilation and maintenance of Local Rating Lists for each Local or Billing Authority in England and Wales. (Billing Authorities then charge rates based upon these rateable values.) Some rateable properties (including Flour and Provender Mills and Grain Stores) have valuations that are partially based on the cost of construction of that property. To assist our staff in preparing these valuations the VOA publishes a Cost Guide at each revaluation. The VOA is seeking expertise from a Supplier to assist in establishing the current replacement cost of certain product storage vessels typically found at properties that require some form of grain storage facility or finished product, like Maltings, Flour and Provender Mills and Grain Stores. Expert opinion is sought on the cost of provision, and installation of grain and finished product storage. These include flat bottomed silos, hopper bottomed silos and square cross section silos. These costs will be used in the valuation of property for rating purposes for the 2026 Rating List and will be published in the 2026 Cost Guide. The Clarification Period closes at 12:00 (noon), 24th February 2025. Tender Submission for proposal(s) should be sent (via Email to tenders@voa.gov.uk ) by 12:00 (noon), 4th March 2025. Additional information: Prospective bidders should follow the instructions as outlined and defined within the published Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59ef924-f260-4b42-bb5b-f727aec3ff91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

15610000 - Grain mill products

44613110 - Silos

44613400 - Storage containers

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY
Contact Name
Bruce Thomson
Contact Email
bruce.thomson@voa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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

Further Information

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