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title: "Provision of Independent Commissioning and Validation Services"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
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# Provision of Independent Commissioning and Validation Services

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13e39894-e611-4f14-b45d-160801b7bff7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England seeking independent commissioning and validation services for the Harlow site. The open tender, titled "Provision of Independent Commissioning and Validation Services", aims to award a contract valued at £1,100,000. The tender submission period ended on 30th November 2017, with work commencing on 1st December 2017 and scheduled to continue until 31st March 2025. The services required fall under the mechanical engineering category, and the geographical focus is on the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in mechanical engineering and consultancy services. Companies with experience in commissioning and validation services, especially larger established firms, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the open procurement method ensures that qualified suppliers have the chance to participate, which may foster business growth for those able to meet the project requirements effectively.

## Notice

This is to notify that a contract is being awarded to Merrick & Company (UK) Ltd following an Open OJEU Procurement exercise to deliver the Independent Commissioning and Validation Services to PHE for the new Harlow site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeae52d-e158-4ce0-bb43-4529818813b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2017 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeae52d-e158-4ce0-bb43-4529818813b8
- 22 Aug 2017 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141167a1-490e-4e20-8906-39646a5206ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efeae52d-e158-4ce0-bb43-4529818813b8
  16th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141167a1-490e-4e20-8906-39646a5206ed
  22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo e-tendering portal

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