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Traffic Model A19 & A1M

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a traffic model for the Strategic Road Network covering the A1(M) and A19 corridors in County Durham. This procurement, classified under Business services such as consulting, marketing, and security, falls into the services category. It was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from Framework Agreement NEPO212, specifically Lot 9 Highways & Transportation, with the tender process concluding on 5th December 2025. The contract, valued at £119,943, commenced on 2nd March 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027. Located in the North East of England, this award was made to AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd on 27th March 2026, following the completion of the tendering process.

This project presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting services within the built environment, particularly those with expertise in traffic modelling and transportation analysis. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find a niche in similar framework agreements related to infrastructure and environment services. The partnership with Durham County Council in this context underlines potential for further collaboration in developing strategic road network planning and modelling, enhancing business growth through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Traffic Model A19 & A1M

Notice Description

DCC requires a provider to develop a traffic model of the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in County Durham, comprising both the A1(M) and the A19 corridors. Further competition against Framework Agreement NEPO212 - Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 9 Highways & Transportation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51c29410-c6b6-4bfe-8c29-4f1d4f04ec81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49c4e3a-8cc0-41d6-89c9-a4f08e6b125b
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,943 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,943 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UZ
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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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