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Met Office - Estate agency services procurement for the disposal of the Exeter Science Park leasehold property

MET OFFICE

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15 Nov 2024 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, is seeking commercial real estate agency services for the disposal of the Exeter Science Park (ESP) leasehold property. This tender falls under the services category of the real estate sector. It is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement procedure. The submission deadline for electronic submissions is 10th January 2025, with the award period starting on the same day. The chosen property agent will be responsible for managing the sale of the leasehold, which has stringent conditions requiring the new owner to engage in Science and/or Research activities and to acquire the entire ESP complex without subdivision.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial real estate, particularly those with expertise in data centres and large leasehold properties. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in managing complex property transactions to achieve optimal market value stand to benefit. Additionally, the 360-day contract period with an option for extension provides a stable and lucrative project for suitable firms keen on expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Met Office - Estate agency services procurement for the disposal of the Exeter Science Park leasehold property

Notice Description

The Met Office is seeking to engage commercial real estate agency services in respect of the proposed disposal of the Met Office Exeter Science Park (ESP) complex. This project is to deliver the disposal of the ESP complex within the terms of the Met Office 999-year leasehold interest. The main limits of the leasehold are that the owner must have a Science and/or Research basis for their work, and that the ESP complex must be sold as a whole, meaning we cannot split the DC from the Office space. To help us manage this and achieve best Market Value, we will engage the services of a commercial property agent with data centre expertise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Met Office is seeking to engage commercial real estate agency services in respect of the proposed disposal of the Met Office Exeter Science Park (ESP) complex. This project is to deliver the disposal of the ESP complex within the terms of the Met Office 999-year leasehold interest. The main limits of the leasehold are that the owner must have a Science and/or Research basis for their work, and that the ESP complex must be sold as a whole, meaning we cannot split the DC from the Office space. To help us manage this and achieve best Market Value, we will engage the services of a commercial property agent with data centre expertise.

Renewal: An option to extend for 2 x 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037075-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Mrs Karyn Marsden Jones
Contact Email
karyn.marsdenjones@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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