Tender

Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks used at Oil Refineries and Depots 2005 Rating List Litigation and Associated Work on Later Rating Lists

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

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Tender

24 Aug 2022 at 09:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency has issued a tender (VOA/2022/029) for Expert witness services related to outstanding 2005 Rating List appeals concerning oil refineries and depots in England. The tender is in the 'open' procurement stage and has a tender period ending on 9th September 2022. The contract period is set to start on 10th October 2022 and end on 16th December 2022, providing an opportunity for SMEs.

This tender by the Valuation Office Agency presents a chance for businesses offering expert witness services to participate in a significant litigation process involving oil and petroleum products storage depots. Companies in the services sector with expertise in legal support and expert testimony are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method details an 'Open procedure (below threshold)', offering a clear framework for interested businesses to engage and potentially win the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks used at Oil Refineries and Depots 2005 Rating List Litigation and Associated Work on Later Rating Lists

Notice Description

An expert witness is required in connection with outstanding 2005 Rating List appeals which may be listed shortly before the Valuation Tribunal and which may then be followed by an appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT (LC)). The appellants are likely to rely on the outcome of UT(LC) litigation on Sem Logistics Milford Haven {2018} UKUT 0019 (LC) on an oil and petroleum products storage depot in which there are common issues. Link to the Sem decision: https://landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/judgmentfiles/j1396/RA-12-2016.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b322586-fb0f-4e0c-92f8-55a38b591b51
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2022 - 16 Dec 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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