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Provision of expert witness support for Kintore Station CPO public local inquiry

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council, which is seeking expert witness support for the Kintore Station CPO public local inquiry. This tender falls under the services category within the public services sector, and is located in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, related to a contract value of £62,000. The contract was signed on 30th June 2017, with the overall process now marked as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those with expertise in public inquiries and technical engineering input. Companies with a solid background in legal consultancy, civil engineering, or related fields may find this contract particularly suitable. Given that the tender was awarded directly, potential bidders should focus on showcasing relevant qualifications and past performance in similar projects to enhance their competitiveness in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of expert witness support for Kintore Station CPO public local inquiry

Notice Description

Professional Services; Provision of expert witness support for Kintore Station CPO public local inquiry, and any directly associated related technical engineering input.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional Services; Provision of expert witness support for Kintore Station CPO public local inquiry, and any directly associated related technical engineering input.. Framework supplier

Procurement Information

Direct award of a service ontract >50k GBP is in breach of Scottish Procurement Legistlation albeit it is below the OJEU threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000502894
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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