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Principal Inspections 2024/25 - further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Mar 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Principal Inspections 2024/25," focusing on the inspection of various highway structures throughout the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of the Framework Agreement NEPO212 under Lot 2, which involves multi-disciplinary support services in highways, transportation, and civil engineering. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to AECOM Limited. The contract period is set to commence on 31 March 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2025, with the project's value estimated at £323,310.19.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the business services industry, particularly those specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project involves substantial inspection and consulting work, ideal for those with expertise in highways and civil engineering. Collaborating on such a comprehensive inspection project can spur business growth, enhance industry reputation and open doors to subsequent high-value contracts.

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Notice Title

Principal Inspections 2024/25 - further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

Notice Description

Principal Inspections 2024/25 - to undertake principal inspections of various highway structures throughout the county. Further Competition against Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-259c4152-763b-4607-a588-2a9b4881f87d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98df26e3-9b48-4341-a7d5-c5b7b8f7f345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£323,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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