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title: "Expert Witness - Quantity Surveyor"
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published: "2025-02-02"
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# Expert Witness - Quantity Surveyor

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82157c6e-5387-4e44-a40d-a6439e0c2e6c

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for "Expert Witness - Quantity Surveyor" services, specifically for a Tribunal Hearing, with the title classified under CPV code 71319000. The awarded contract spans 24 months starting from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2027. The tender process, which falls under the "Other - Below threshold exemption" procurement method, successfully concluded before the tender period ended on 18th December 2024. The procurement stage is the Award, with the contract value set at GBP 120,920. The supplier selected for this project is Somerset Consult, located in London. The services are intended to be delivered across a broad geographical scope including the UK and various international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quantity surveying and expert witness services, particularly SMEs, as the procurement method was inclusive of smaller enterprises. Companies experienced in legal and tribunal consulting within the civil engineering and large infrastructure sectors, similar to Somerset Consult, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging in such procurements allows businesses to solidify their presence in the prestigious and comprehensive HS2 infrastructure project, offering long-term growth and stability through partnerships with leading organisations.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd has appointment a supplier to provide Expert Witness services for a Tribunal Hearing. The contract has been awarded for a period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bd70e8-b46a-4de4-a99b-eb9b97b43877 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below threshold exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,920 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERSET CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bd70e8-b46a-4de4-a99b-eb9b97b43877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bd70e8-b46a-4de4-a99b-eb9b97b43877
  2nd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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