Award

Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council sought to procure consultancy services for highway design, specifically for Principal Engineer support, through a selective procurement method using a framework agreement. This award process, classified under CPV code 71311210 for highways consultancy services, reached completion with Wilde Consultants Limited as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £134,660, covers work in Salford, England, from 23 March 2026 to 14 August 2026. The procurement stage is 'Award,' with key dates including the tender period ending on 24 February 2026, and the award published on 23 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in highway design and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability for SME participation. Companies within the construction and consultancy industry aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects would find this contract particularly beneficial. The call-off system from a framework agreement ensures a streamlined bidding process, advantageous for businesses with established credentials in the sector. Wilde Consultants Limited has already been successful in this process, indicating a strong position in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support

Notice Description

To recruit a temporary Group Leader via consultancy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66d3823b-9d43-45a1-9f69-b75eb9a38287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7337ab-2582-4d28-b1cd-acdd47736ff9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,660 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 14 Aug 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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