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title: "PROC 016-2025 - Corporate Engineering Consultants for CMA PR24 Water Redetermination References"
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# PROC 016-2025 - Corporate Engineering Consultants for CMA PR24 Water Redetermination References

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7223ed2d-541c-4d4d-933e-c11d318005a3

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "PROC 016-2025 - Corporate Engineering Consultants for CMA PR24 Water Redetermination References". The awarded contract, classified under the industry category "Research consultancy services" (CPV code 73210000), involves providing the CMA with technical and engineering advice related to Ofwat's PR24 Final Determination. The contract, valued at £139,000, commenced on 31st March 2025 and will end on 30th March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 10th March 2025. The delivery location specified for this project is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and engineering consultancy services, particularly those geared towards water industry regulations and determinations. The open procurement method allowed for broad participation, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-level consultancy. Companies with expertise in providing critical and specialised advice to regulatory bodies and those aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public sector consultancy will find this contract advantageous for business growth. The contract awarded to Water Research Centre Limited underscores the potential for such firms to secure meaningful and impactful engagements.

## Notice

To provide to the CMA advice regarding Ofwat's PR24 Final Determination. The primary focus being to supply technical and engineering advice as required by the CMA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05acc05-bbb5-4820-8791-d124396a1b80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,000 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 16:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05acc05-bbb5-4820-8791-d124396a1b80
- 16 Apr 2025 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05acc05-bbb5-4820-8791-d124396a1b80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05acc05-bbb5-4820-8791-d124396a1b80
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18d05a77-1653-450a-9afc-9e3b751e1b0f

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