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ESC038/2025 - NEPO212 LOT 2 - Transporter Bridge Principle Designer

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has concluded the public procurement process for the appointment of a Principal Designer for the Transporter Bridge project, under the NEPO212 framework, Lot 2. Focused on bridge-design services, this contract falls within the Highways, Transportation & Civil Engineering industry category. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award on 31st January 2025, with the contract running from 7th February to 6th October 2025. The project is based in the North East of England, with a contract value of approximately £703,082.18 GBP.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialised in bridge-design and related services. It caters well to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering multi-disciplinary services in the built environment sector. Engagement in such a high-profile project not only provides lucrative financial returns but also enhances a company’s portfolio, positioning them favourably for future public works projects.

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Notice Title

ESC038/2025 - NEPO212 LOT 2 - Transporter Bridge Principle Designer

Notice Description

Direct award from NEPO 212 - Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment - LOT 2 - multi-disciplinary - Highways, Transportation & Civil Engineering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4d9a8f9-045a-43e1-bb9a-6196fa910858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea138f34-a536-4fc6-90a2-9c0907ba0d62
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71322300 - Bridge-design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£768,270 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£703,082 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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