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PLACE735H Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI) Survey

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PLACE735H Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI) Survey" service, overseen by Derbyshire County Council, falls under the category of road-inspection services within the services industry. The inspection is to occur in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, with a direct award method applied for procurement. The tender period concluded on 28th March 2025, while the contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2027. However, the procurement stage currently pertains to the award, having been made active on 31st March 2025 and subsequently published on 18th March 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £450,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the road-inspection sector, particularly those suited to offering inspection services. Given the direct award procurement method and the substantial contract value, SMEs are encouraged to engage with similar future opportunities to enhance business growth and foster regional partnerships. Derbyshire County Council, renowned for its commitment to public infrastructure efforts, collaborated with XAIS-PTS Ltd, an SME, highlighting the council’s willingness to work with smaller enterprises for specialised services. Business entities with relevant expertise may find valuable prospects in preparing ahead for forthcoming tenders and building relationships within the regional market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE735H Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI) Survey

Notice Description

Annual engineers inspection (AEI) survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2485b09-c46a-4c9d-8a56-03bb12d1b6b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XAIS-PTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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