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Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire bridge

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Sunderland City Council, focuses on the Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire Bridge within the business and management consultancy services category. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this contract has successfully reached the award stage, with the award dated 7th July 2025. The contract, valued at £185,065.27, will commence on 9th July 2025 and conclude on 8th September 2025. The contract was procured using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure inspection and management. Although the tender primarily targets Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the successful bidder, AtkinsRealis UK Limited, is a large-scale supplier. Companies with similar capabilities and a track record in efficient project delivery within the specified timeframe would have been well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire bridge

Notice Description

Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire bridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a68b826-5864-4b9a-a6a4-06dce4fb6233
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a16cba-513e-4f34-8b96-b22cec416058
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,065 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,065 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 1-6 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
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

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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