Award

Building Condition Surveys

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Building Condition Surveys" for Sunderland City Council has been successfully completed. This contract focuses on providing building surveying services for five schools in Sunderland, located in the North East region of England. Managed under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the award was active from 28th January 2026. The contract period spans from 29th January to 28th February 2026, with the total value amounting to £110,445 GBP. Sunderland City Council, based at City Hall, Plater Way, is responsible for this contractual engagement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in building surveying services, particularly those already part of or able to access relevant framework agreements. The contract was awarded to Fairhurst Group LLP, showcasing a friendly space for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public sector projects. Sunderland City Council's procurement strategies align well with enterprises capable of delivering quality surveying services in a timely manner, reinforcing growth potentials for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Building Condition Surveys

Notice Description

Provision of Building Condition Surveys for five schools in Sunderland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16b25102-5e68-43dd-9388-0fcd4cf6856e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782e8294-ad87-48a8-b215-c745c3f94018
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,445 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,445 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRHURST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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