Planning

Commercial and Technical Advisor Services

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, located in London, is initiating a procurement process to secure Commercial and Technical Advisor Services under a planned framework. The tender is detailed under the title "Commercial and Technical Advisor Services" and falls within the industry category of advisory and consultative engineering services. Currently at the planning stage, this competitive flexible procedure aims to provide commercial services for marine leasing rounds. The procurement, valued at £3,600,000 gross, will be carried out over a planned contract period from 1st December 2025 to 1st December 2028, with options for renewal up to 2029. Key dates include the future notice expected on 1st October 2025. The procurement is above the financial threshold, and the procedure will support a framework agreement.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy and advisory services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute unique insights or innovative approaches to commercial services in marine settings. The planned framework provides potential for extended partnerships and consistent business in the coming years, ideal for companies looking to expand their service offerings within the UK. Engaging in this procurement allows businesses to position themselves as leading providers in a significant public sector framework managed by a central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial and Technical Advisor Services

Notice Description

A framework to provide commercial services for marine leasing rounds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ff3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025537-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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