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title: "Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks used at Oil Refineries and Depots 2005 Rating List Litigation and Associated Work on Later Rating Lists"
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# Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks used at Oil Refineries and Depots 2005 Rating List Litigation and Associated Work on Later Rating Lists

Buyer: VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf7e329c-6bd7-4ef6-a8ec-6471d82ff470

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## Summary

The Valuation Office Agency has issued a tender (VOA/2022/029) for Expert witness services related to outstanding 2005 Rating List appeals concerning oil refineries and depots in England. The tender is in the 'open' procurement stage and has a tender period ending on 9th September 2022. The contract period is set to start on 10th October 2022 and end on 16th December 2022, providing an opportunity for SMEs.

This tender by the Valuation Office Agency presents a chance for businesses offering expert witness services to participate in a significant litigation process involving oil and petroleum products storage depots. Companies in the services sector with expertise in legal support and expert testimony are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method details an 'Open procedure (below threshold)', offering a clear framework for interested businesses to engage and potentially win the contract.

## 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)). The appellants are likely to rely on the outcome of UT(LC) litigation on Sem Logistics Milford Haven {2018} UKUT 0019 (LC) on an oil and petroleum products storage depot in which there are common issues. Link to the Sem decision: https://landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/judgmentfiles/j1396/RA-12-2016.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b322586-fb0f-4e0c-92f8-55a38b591b51 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2022 - 16 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b322586-fb0f-4e0c-92f8-55a38b591b51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b322586-fb0f-4e0c-92f8-55a38b591b51
  24th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63dd4c7b-29a0-40b7-9f83-7625935f3fad

## Notice URLs

- https://landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/judgmentfiles/j1396/RA-12-2016.pdf

## Provenance

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