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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Derby City Council involves the commissioning of a new bridge scoping for Darley Abbey Mills Bridge. This project falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process progressed through a direct award via the ESPO Framework 664_25. The process, initiated under a 'tender' type, was awarded on 30th April 2026, and involves a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a total value of £29,958. The procurement stage is currently noted as 'award' and completed.

This tender provides significant opportunities for specialist engineering and architectural firms, especially those experienced in public infrastructure projects. Although the tender was not aimed at small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it still presents opportunities for large-scale businesses to expand their portfolios and establish a relationship with Derby City Council. ARCADIS Consulting (UK) Limited, a large organisation based in London, has been awarded the contract, ensuring growth in their public sector division.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ENQ1319a - Darley Abbey Mills Bridge - New Bridge Scoping Commission

Notice Description

New Bridge Scoping Commission for Darley Abbey Mills Bridge. Procured via ESPO Framework 664_25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-305dae86-cc0e-40cd-a84a-fe7a3758fc81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd32d4d8-ce75-44ca-8e80-d7263d1270af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,958 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,958 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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