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title: "Met Office - Estate agency services procurement for the disposal of the Exeter Science Park leasehold property"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ff"
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# Met Office - Estate agency services procurement for the disposal of the Exeter Science Park leasehold property

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ff

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, is seeking commercial real estate agency services for the disposal of the Exeter Science Park (ESP) leasehold property. This tender falls under the services category of the real estate sector. It is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement procedure. The submission deadline for electronic submissions is 10th January 2025, with the award period starting on the same day. The chosen property agent will be responsible for managing the sale of the leasehold, which has stringent conditions requiring the new owner to engage in Science and/or Research activities and to acquire the entire ESP complex without subdivision.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial real estate, particularly those with expertise in data centres and large leasehold properties. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in managing complex property transactions to achieve optimal market value stand to benefit. Additionally, the 360-day contract period with an option for extension provides a stable and lucrative project for suitable firms keen on expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Met Office is seeking to engage commercial real estate agency services in respect of the proposed disposal of the Met Office Exeter Science Park (ESP) complex. This project is to deliver the disposal of the ESP complex within the terms of the Met Office 999-year leasehold interest. The main limits of the leasehold are that the owner must have a Science and/or Research basis for their work, and that the ESP complex must be sold as a whole, meaning we cannot split the DC from the Office space. To help us manage this and achieve best Market Value, we will engage the services of a commercial property agent with data centre expertise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Met Office is seeking to engage commercial real estate agency services in respect of the proposed disposal of the Met Office Exeter Science Park (ESP) complex. This project is to deliver the disposal of the ESP complex within the terms of the Met Office 999-year leasehold interest. The main limits of the leasehold are that the owner must have a Science and/or Research basis for their work, and that the ESP complex must be sold as a whole, meaning we cannot split the DC from the Office space. To help us manage this and achieve best Market Value, we will engage the services of a commercial property agent with data centre expertise.

Renewal: An option to extend for 2 x 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037075-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037075-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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