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Calfordseaden LLP (Fire Engineer) - Regional Pilot Project - Knutsford Demonstration Project

THE CROWN ESTATE

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12 Aug 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has concluded a public procurement process for the professional appointment of a fire engineering service provider for the Knutsford Demonstration Project, under a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The industry category for this tender is engineering services, and the contract was awarded to CALFORDSEADEN LLP. This completion of the tender process, categorised as services, was finalized with the contract signed on 28 April 2025. The contractual period begins on 1 May 2025 and continues until 1 May 2028, with potential for adjustments during the masterplanning stages. The project location is in the United Kingdom, with significant dates including the award date on 12 August 2025.

This procurement process offers business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the engineering services sector, as shown by the successful bid from CALFORDSEADEN LLP, which is an SME itself. Companies with expertise in providing professional fire engineering services and those capable of participating in regulated public procurements will find this type of tender particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and gaining recognition in public sector projects. The use of a direct procurement method highlights potential opportunities for businesses to build relationships with central government entities for future engagements.

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Notice Title

Calfordseaden LLP (Fire Engineer) - Regional Pilot Project - Knutsford Demonstration Project

Notice Description

Professional appointment for Fire engineering service relating to Knutsford Demonstration project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05863d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048076-2025
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

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
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

CALFORDSEADEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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