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title: "Expert Witness for Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks at Oil Refineries/Depots"
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# Expert Witness for Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks at Oil Refineries/Depots

Buyer: VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86f9a92-2c3e-4baa-b842-ff1966019d13

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## Summary

The Valuation Office Agency has issued a tender with the title "Expert Witness for Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks at Oil Refineries/Depots". The procurement falls under the industry category of Fuels and involves services related to consultative engineering, construction work for the oil and gas industry, and chemical works. The tender is at the open stage with a deadline for proposal submission by 14th December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 3rd January 2023 and end on 7th April 2023. The procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold) and the buyer is the Valuation Office Agency based in London, England.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for firms specializing in services related to fuels, construction for the oil and gas industry, and chemical works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, considering the contract's suitability for SMEs. Companies experienced in providing expert witness services within the specified industry category and location are well-suited to compete and potentially secure this contract, which aims to support the Valuation Office Agency in their upcoming Rating List appeals and tribunal processes.

## Notice

An expert witness is required in connection with outstanding 2005 Rating List appeals which may be listed shortly before the Valuation Tribunal and which may then be followed by an appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT (LC)). Enquiries and requests for clarification are welcomed, the clarification Q&A period closes at by 3pm 7th December 2022 Please submit your proposals (via email to tenders inbox cc'd) by 4pm 14th of December 2022 Please annotate all tender emails with a subject box saying "Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks 2005 List Appeal Expert ".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0feb2bb-a232-40b3-af89-497685d39b73 |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 7 Apr 2023 |
| 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels
- 09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products
- 45255000 - Construction work for the oil and gas industry
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 90715100 - Chemicals and oil pollution investigation services
- 90715120 - Chemical works or oil refinery waste site investigation
- 90715210 - Oil depot or terminal site investigation

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0feb2bb-a232-40b3-af89-497685d39b73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0feb2bb-a232-40b3-af89-497685d39b73
  30th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e54632e2-4284-4fd2-af9c-039c32747b55
  Invitation To tender - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b322586-fb0f-4e0c-92f8-55a38b591b51
  A previous notice related to the same requirement can be found at this URL

## Provenance

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