Award

Lot 2 - Multidisciplinary Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Lot 2 - Multidisciplinary Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering," focusing on bridge inspections within the Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This contract, valued at £1,200,000, covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 30th March 2026. The project will take place in England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award date of 31st March 2025, with the tender period ending on 27th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in multidisciplinary engineering, particularly those capable of performing comprehensive bridge inspections and related civil engineering tasks. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing them a chance to secure a substantial contract and expand their portfolio. Large firms in the infrastructure and environmental sectors, like the awarded supplier Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd, would be well-suited to compete and grow through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 2 - Multidisciplinary Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

Notice Description

Bridge inspections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08c1ee75-0035-4f8d-ae67-9248783839b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94945ef-8ce0-46c1-8bfe-e795bc6b9dcc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
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)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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