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16 Jun 2026 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council recently awarded a contract concerning the "Detailed Design for Landslip at Burnigill Bank," as part of the Framework Agreement: NEPO212, focusing on Support Services for Development of the Built Environment. This procurement, classified under the category of business services, specifically targets law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 27th April 2026 to 30th November 2026. The tender process was selective and conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement; the award was published on the 16th of June 2026, with AtkinsRéalis UK Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on multi-disciplinary services in highways, transportation, and civil engineering. Companies equipped with detailed design capabilities and experience in delivering support services for built environment projects will find this contract especially appealing. The procurement process, favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggests opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector projects. Engaging in such contracts can lead to further opportunities within the framework, yielding growth through vital public infrastructure roles.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Detailed Design for Landslip at Burnigill Bank

Notice Description

Burnigill Bank: Detailed Design for Landslip Call-off in relation to Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-870ac231-35ef-4de8-9610-f0d0018bffd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be1721a-8bca-44aa-9316-cb83543136d5
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
£63,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 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
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 5UL
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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