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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking business services for the 'General Inspections 2025/26 - Batch 1', involving general inspections and reporting for 309 structures. This procurement process is now in the award stage, with AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd contracted as the supplier. The industry category is business services, specifically within law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract operates under a selective procurement method through a call-off from the NEPO212 Framework Agreement, concerning multi-disciplinary highways, transportation, and civil engineering services. The contract period runs from 26 May 2026 to 21 August 2026, focusing on the North East region of the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses and other service providers in the built environment industry to enhance their portfolios, providing valuable services to a large organisation like Durham County Council. With a contract valued at £59,946, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from engaging in this framework-based competitive environment. As the buyer is a public body, successful bidders can expect increased visibility and networking prospects within the broader public procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

General Inspections 2025/26 - Batch 1

Notice Description

DCC requires a provider to complete general inspections and reporting in accordance with CS 450 and the project specification for 309 No. structures. Further competition against Framework Agreement NEPO212 - Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2 Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4e0f13a-df5f-4104-90ef-d0c71e43f509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bdac6aa-b504-47e6-806d-9066e0ca4a48
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
£59,946 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,946 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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 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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