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FC for Design and Repair of Witton le Wear Bridge

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "FC for Design and Repair of Witton le Wear Bridge", focusing on the civil engineering work sector. This initiative is within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which reached the award stage on 17th July 2025, involved a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The design and repair work, with a contract valued at £471,682, will be conducted within the contract period from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process was completed on 21st November 2025, highlighting the efficiency of the contractual proceedings managed by Durham County Council.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and civil engineering services. The selection of Winvic Construction Ltd, an SME, indicates a favourable environment for similar-sized companies to compete in providing specialised repair and design capabilities. Engaging in contracts with public bodies like Durham County Council offers a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a reputation in the government sector, essential for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FC for Design and Repair of Witton le Wear Bridge

Notice Description

to undertake design for the repairs via NEPO211 lot 7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f34646a-a5e3-48b5-b68d-dea4c4498d22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01362e63-c7fb-4935-b071-b5e614c1c3f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£471,682 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£471,682 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Jefferson
Contact Email
carol.jefferson@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000 265444

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
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

WINVIC CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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