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title: "Design Assessment - Vidal/Ritchie Alts"
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# Design Assessment - Vidal/Ritchie Alts

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-602215b6-9d8b-42b5-87b4-e6897eed06c1

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, which issued a tender titled "Design Assessment - Vidal/Ritchie Alts" for architectural design services. The procurement was completed with a direct award method, with the contract valued at £15,297. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2018, while the contract commenced on 21st September 2018 and is set to end on 16th November 2018. The service was required to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those with capabilities in assessment and alterations. Companies looking to compete successfully may include established architectural firms or emerging designers with innovative approaches, provided they meet the criteria set out by the contracting authority. Given the nature of this project, businesses that can demonstrate a strong portfolio in similar design services would be especially well-suited for future tenders in this sector.

## Notice

Design Assessment - Alterations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea22738d-8c93-49ee-9fbb-f6f1f8260945 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2018 - 16 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,297 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,297 |
| 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 UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AHR ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea22738d-8c93-49ee-9fbb-f6f1f8260945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea22738d-8c93-49ee-9fbb-f6f1f8260945
  3rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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