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Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 15:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council recently concluded the procurement process for the "Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling" project, classified under business services, which includes aspects such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project is part of a larger Framework Agreement aimed at enhancing the built environment, specifically under Lot 9: Highways & Transportation. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete with the award being made on 13 July 2026. The contract commenced on 22 June 2026 and will conclude by the end of December 2026. The services are to be delivered in the North East of England, with the primary focus on infrastructure-related services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses interested in expanding their portfolio within the realm of built environment and transportation infrastructure services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the project’s suitability for smaller, agile firms looking to grow within the public procurement sector. The awarded contract, valued at £312,176.74, was secured by ATKINSREALIS UK LIMITED, a large-scale organisation, underlining the significant scale and potential growth opportunities associated with this procurement. Businesses offering consulting and business services in alignment with the public sector's infrastructure projects are well-positioned to benefit from such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling

Notice Description

Bishop Auckland Heritage Walking & Cycling Procured in relation to Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 9: Highways & Transportation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-933fa0be-ce2c-413f-a6ec-bfe4b4bc20ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e2fafb-98b8-44f1-ba7a-5ea1994d40e0
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
£312,176 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,176 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
DURHAM COUNTY 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
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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