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SPS01242 Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2018 at 14:56

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2018 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council seeking a Consulting Contractor for the "Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge" project, a significant endeavour focused on heritage and structural repair work in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 21st May 2018, with the end date for submissions set for 11th June 2018. The overall project has a budget of £500,000 and falls under the category of consultative engineering and construction services. The successful contractor will begin their work on 18th June 2018, with the contract expected to continue until 30th November 2018. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure on the Pro-Contract E-tendering portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultative engineering and construction services, particularly those capable of delivering on complex structural repair projects involving multiple stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, offering their expertise in providing project feasibility assessments, methodologies, and risk evaluations. Engaging in this project not only allows businesses to strengthen their portfolios but also positions them within a supportive partnership between local councils and trusts dedicated to community heritage initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS01242 Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is looking to appoint a Consulting Contractor for the Heritage Lottery Funded 'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' project. The project involves a complex range of stakeholders - it is being undertaken jointly between Northumberland and Scottish Borders Councils with Woodhorn Charitable Trust (WCT) providing operational support - and a range of consultancies. Northumberland County Council in partnership with Scottish Borders Council are planning major structural repairs to the bridge, which includes wrought and cast-iron components as well as the masonry tower / anchorages and the environs. The Consulting Contractor will be required to review the provided drawings, specifications and methodologies from the Contracting Authority, provide guidance on the feasibility of construction and to provide priced bill of quantities of each item of work, methodologies, programmes and risk assessments associated with the completion of each item. Additional information: The Contracting Authority is using the Pro-Contract E-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. The procurement documents can be accessed free of charge via the portal at; https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224442d9-da3e-4263-a039-3bb6cb983e70
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,667 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Baty
Contact Email
christopher.baty@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670622577

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAM NUTTALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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