--- title: "Expert Opinion, on Build Cost Information - Grain Silos and Storage Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Expert Opinion, on Build Cost Information - Grain Silos and Storage Systems Buyer: VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da295d3-bcf0-42a7-bae3-c68eaffc869b.json) ## Summary The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is seeking expert opinions on the build cost information for grain silos and storage systems. This tender involves the valuation and cost estimation for properties that handle grain storage, such as maltings, flour mills, and grain stores. The bid is open until 4th March 2025, and the project classification falls under the grain mill products industry (CPV: 15610000), including silos and storage containers. The procurement is at the Tender stage, using an open procedure for a below-threshold contract. The service is anticipated to commence on 17th March 2025 and conclude by 30th April 2025. The procurement includes the preparation and submission of cost guides that will aid in the 2026 Rating List. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the engineering advisory and consultancy sector, especially those specialising in the construction and installation of storage systems for agricultural products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly identified as suitable for participation. Companies with expertise in engineering consultative services, manufacturing silos, and providing expert witness services would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this contract will not only bolster their portfolio but also establish them as key contributors to national agricultural valuation standards. ## Notice Valuation Officers (VOs) at the VOA are responsible for the compilation and maintenance of Local Rating Lists for each Local or Billing Authority in England and Wales. (Billing Authorities then charge rates based upon these rateable values.) Some rateable properties (including Flour and Provender Mills and Grain Stores) have valuations that are partially based on the cost of construction of that property. To assist our staff in preparing these valuations the VOA publishes a Cost Guide at each revaluation. The VOA is seeking expertise from a Supplier to assist in establishing the current replacement cost of certain product storage vessels typically found at properties that require some form of grain storage facility or finished product, like Maltings, Flour and Provender Mills and Grain Stores. Expert opinion is sought on the cost of provision, and installation of grain and finished product storage. These include flat bottomed silos, hopper bottomed silos and square cross section silos. These costs will be used in the valuation of property for rating purposes for the 2026 Rating List and will be published in the 2026 Cost Guide. The Clarification Period closes at 12:00 (noon), 24th February 2025. Tender Submission for proposal(s) should be sent (via Email to tenders@voa.gov.uk ) by 12:00 (noon), 4th March 2025. Additional information: Prospective bidders should follow the instructions as outlined and defined within the published Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59ef924-f260-4b42-bb5b-f727aec3ff91 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 15610000 - Grain mill products - 44613110 - Silos - 44613400 - Storage containers - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71319000 - Expert witness services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59ef924-f260-4b42-bb5b-f727aec3ff91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59ef924-f260-4b42-bb5b-f727aec3ff91 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96cfdc05-66eb-46ae-b09a-5eeb9c44c14d ITT & Technical Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e3bff43-3ff3-4bb2-95ce-7ceff1a707fd Appendix 2 - Technical Spreadsheet for Completion - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c598f74-aed0-44fd-baeb-c80ae4ec1e3e Appendix 3 - Copy of 2023 Cost Guidance Notes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec15793b-4ba5-4921-a44c-12f15c4b918c VOA Standard Short Form Model Contract Terms for Goods & Services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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