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W713 - Engineering and Inspection Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "W713 - Engineering and Inspection Services" involves Derby City Council as the contracting authority. Categorised under Insurance services, the contract pertains to engineering inspection services for the council's lifting equipment, primarily within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender has completed its award stage, with Zurich Insurance chosen as the supplier. The procurement method employed was a direct award, reflecting a tailored selection process. Key dates involved the tender period concluding on 31 March 2026, followed by the contract commencement on 1 April 2026, with its conclusion set for 31 March 2029.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, particularly those capable of statutory examinations and routine checks. With a contract value of £93,500, it provides a significant growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer quality service and compliance within the stipulated region and sector. The focus on direct awards indicates that businesses with established credibility and expertise in insurance services can effectively harness such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

W713 - Engineering and Inspection Services

Notice Description

Contract for engineering inspection services for the councils lifting equipment. Zurich Insurance will provide the required statutory examinations, routine checks, and the certification needed for compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9605bc6-b8de-4b4d-a412-1bdc91d44f28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f683b5-93c2-4c4a-a557-336e01fc89c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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