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Feasibility Study

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for a feasibility study in the structural engineering consultancy services category. The awarded contract, valued at £78,978.48, will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a limited method involving a competitive quotation below the threshold. The awarded contract was issued on 3 April 2025, with the tender period ending on 6 March 2025 and the contract period extending from 10 April 2025 to 9 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in providing structural engineering consultancy services. By securing this contract, businesses can bolster their portfolios and gain invaluable experience working with a reputable local authority like Sunderland City Council. Companies adept at delivering high-quality feasibility studies within the specified time frame would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Feasibility Study

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-215376c3-4a2e-49bc-a680-77b49cc47f70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd683ff5-04dc-487f-aad5-3c83b52603c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,978 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,978 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 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
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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