Award

Appointment to act as Fire Engineer at 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OXI 3AD

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by The Crown Estate, focused on appointing a Fire Engineer for the property at 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OXI 3AD. Classified under the CPV scheme with the description "Building-inspection services," the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method categorized as a single tender action below threshold. The procurement process reached the award stage on 28th April 2024, with the contract period extending from 1st May to 31st October 2024. The total contract value amounted to GBP 12,350, and Bureau Veritas UK Ltd has been appointed as the supplier.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in building inspection services, particularly those focused on fire safety engineering. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly accessible due to its procurement method. The project, managed by The Crown Estate, not only offers a chance to secure a prestigious client but also establishes a presence in the Oxford region. Companies offering similar expert services could leverage this opportunity to grow their business profile within the UK public sector, potentially leading to further invitations for tenders of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Appointment to act as Fire Engineer at 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OXI 3AD

Notice Description

Fire Engineer at 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OXI 3AD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa32472b-fd90-42eb-97a0-98d387f53473
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97cc893-766b-4afc-9779-c76101499f73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU VERITAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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