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title: "291 Harrow Road Demolition Contract Early Market Engagement SMT"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-26"
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# 291 Harrow Road Demolition Contract Early Market Engagement SMT

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a17f569-91be-4adf-96e6-898037729a0d

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## Summary

Westminster City Council is currently in the planning stage for the "291 Harrow Road Demolition Contract Early Market Engagement SMT" procurement process, focused on demolition, site preparation, and clearance work. The project is situated in London, with the engagement end date set for 11th October 2024. This early market engagement is intended for the market consultations before the formal tender process begins, aiming to prepare the procurement and inform the economic operators about the upcoming project requirements.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in demolition and site preparation services. In particular, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The engagement phase includes a Soft Market Testing (SMT), regulated under Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015, ensuring adherence to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Companies looking to grow their business in the public sector and capable of providing expert demolition services will find this contract particularly suitable.

## Notice

Westminster City Council (WCC) intends to exercise its right through the use of Public Contracts Regulation PCR (2015) Regulation (40) prior market engagement by conducting a Soft Market Testing for a demolition contractor on 291 Harrow Road. Before commencing a procurement procedure, contracting authorities may conduct market consultations with a view to preparing the procurement and informing economic operators of the contracting authority procurement plans and requirements. For this purpose, WCC will seek or accept advice from independent experts or authorities or from market participants. Such advice may used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure, provided that it does not have the effect of distorting competition and does not result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Contractors that will participate to this SMT will need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a21ac7-1201-41b2-82eb-23ba38d2c469 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111100 - Demolition work

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a21ac7-1201-41b2-82eb-23ba38d2c469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a21ac7-1201-41b2-82eb-23ba38d2c469
  26th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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