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title: "Valuation contract for the Marine Minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong"
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buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# Valuation contract for the Marine Minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22543f95-ed20-4abb-9e73-e1857c07a52d

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## Summary

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for a valuation contract pertaining to its Marine Minerals portfolio, awarded to Wardell Armstrong LLP. Categorised under evaluation consultancy services (CPV code: 79419000), this contract involves the delivery of services within the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct, single tender action method below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 31 March 2025 and end on 31 March 2026. Key dates of the award, published on 11 April 2025, signify the completion of all procurement stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and evaluation domain, especially those specialising in marine minerals. Large companies with a robust portfolio in similar services might find this contract as a strategic avenue for growth by leveraging The Crown Estate's extensive resources and market presence. The contract's substantial value of £80,000 underscores the importance and potential profitability of participating in such government procurement projects.

## Notice

Valuation contract for the Marine Minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e81b6-3549-4351-9281-5027bb0dbc7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | THE CROWN ESTATE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARDELL ARMSTRONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e81b6-3549-4351-9281-5027bb0dbc7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e81b6-3549-4351-9281-5027bb0dbc7d
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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