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Building validations

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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02 Apr 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has recently awarded a contract for building validations, focusing on undertaking a full set of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) validation surveys and associated reports. The buying organisation, The National Archives, is a central government public authority located in Richmond, United Kingdom (postcode: TW9 4DU). The procurement process was conducted as a direct award contract, without competition, falling below the threshold. This contract, classified under ‘Architectural and building-surveying services’, spans various regions across the United Kingdom and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 29 March 2025 to 4 April 2025. The contract was signed on 28 March 2025, for a total gross value of GBP 29,340.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and building-surveying services industry, particularly those able to deliver MEP validation surveys and reports. SMEs with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to engage with similar projects or subcontracts stemming from this award. For Pi Consult Limited, an SME based in Kent, which secured this contract, the procurement method signifies streamlined opportunities conducive to their business scale and specialisation. Other businesses in this sector can leverage such direct awards to expand their portfolio and gain visibility within public sector projects, reinforcing sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Building validations

Notice Description

To undertake full set of MEP Validation surveys and associated reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PI CONSULT

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