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International Benchmarking of UK Infrastructure Costs

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION

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27 Mar 2024 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Infrastructure Commission has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "International Benchmarking of UK Infrastructure Costs" to Oxford Global Projects UK Limited. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involved benchmarking the cost of building infrastructure assets in the UK against international comparators. The contract value is £110,000 GBP, with a two-month duration starting from February 23, 2024, to April 12, 2024. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action, and the tender deadline was January 26, 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in LONDON, with the buying organisation being the National Infrastructure Commission.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in economic research services and infrastructure development. Companies with experience in international benchmarking projects and a focus on cost analysis would be well-suited to compete. With the diverse nature of the project, businesses with innovative solutions and a track record in similar infrastructure cost comparison exercises stand to benefit from engaging in this contract. Being a service-focused procurement, businesses proficient in delivering specialised reports and analysis within tight timelines would have a competitive advantage in tendering for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Benchmarking of UK Infrastructure Costs

Notice Description

The National Infrastructure Commission (the "Commission") wishes to appoint a specialist supplier to benchmark the cost of building infrastructure assets in the UK, against international comparators. The benchmarking will determine - where evidence permits, and on a like-for-like basis - whether infrastructure assets cost more to build in the UK than in other similarly developed countries. The Commission will publish the outputs of its analysis in June 2024, together with the Supplier's supporting report. The Contract will be for two months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd98e104-6e9a-41fa-bdc2-bab8d7791631
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d731a20-b9cb-4bcc-a46e-9176e3ad341f
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 12 Apr 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
Contact Name
Carl Brewer
Contact Email
carl.brewer@nic.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07989225830

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

OXFORD GLOBAL PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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