Award

Bridge Maintenance

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 10:34

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for highway bridge maintenance works within the Borough to St Astier Limited. This contract, titled "Bridge Maintenance," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement method used is the open procedure, conducted above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the project requires addressing the needs of 106 highway bridges and 112 retaining walls. The tender process concluded on 31st March 2025, and the contract period will commence on 1st July 2025, extending to 30th June 2029. Business users interested in this category can note the active award status and the competitive process executed via the OPEN e-tendering portal.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services within the civil engineering field. Companies with expertise in structural maintenance, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete for future similar opportunities. The scale and scope of this tender could substantially enhance the market position of businesses equipped to handle complex maintenance projects, allowing them to secure a foothold in significant governmental contracts and enhancing their business growth prospects. The appointment of St Astier Limited highlights the potential for qualified suppliers to leverage local government projects for expansion in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bridge Maintenance

Notice Description

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) has a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified provider of highway bridge maintenance works for structures within the Borough. DBC is responsible for 106 highway bridges and 112 retaining walls of various construction types. The requirement is to appoint a contractor who can repair and maintain these structures in order to fulfil the requirements of the Borough's maintenance plan. The opportunity is being conducted through the OPEN e-tendering portal. Link https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2752bb4e-7d99-4115-8d84-58ff64425b29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ff98a-dad4-4246-a068-f2c591ee1e86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£361,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
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)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST ASTIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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