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Post Tensioned Footbridges - Inspection & Design

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, located in Durham, England, conducted a procurement process titled "Post Tensioned Footbridges - Inspection & Design" within the services industry category. The procurement aimed to inspect, assess and design refurbishment schemes for nine prestressed post tensioned footbridges throughout the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender process was part of a further competition related to the Framework Agreement NEPO212, under the lot for Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the opportunity was awarded on 14th May 2025. The contract period will run from 16th June 2025 to 5th December 2025, with an initial tender submission deadline of 28th March 2025.

This contract presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive civil engineering services, especially those with expertise in highways and transportation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this procurement particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria, which encourage SME participation. The awarded contract to ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED, a large enterprise, illustrates that the competition is open to various business scales, allowing both larger and smaller firms to capitalise on similar opportunities in upcoming tenders. Businesses with capabilities in consulting and engineering services related to infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their industry standing.

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Notice Title

Post Tensioned Footbridges - Inspection & Design

Notice Description

The primary objective of this contract is to undertake the inspection, assessment and design of refurbishment schemes for 9 No. prestressed post tensioned footbridges throughout the county. Further Competition in relation to 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-c5f4ae97-f167-4e79-893e-a4eda78d142d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333aff2f-0647-45ad-b0a1-4e5b5795274b
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£135,162 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,162 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 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
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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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