Award

Highways Design Engineer

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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14 May 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Highways Design Engineer" service was conducted by Sunderland City Council, located in England, with a focus on the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically highways consultancy services. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this project included the end of the tender period on 31st March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award status, as of 14th May 2025, with Bloom Procurement Services being chosen as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £75,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability for such businesses. The provision of highways consultancy services by a professional design engineer could foster business development in the infrastructure sector. Companies offering specialised engineering and design services, especially those with expertise in public roadway projects, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. This contract underscores the potential for specialist firms to engage with local government bodies, offering chances to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Highways Design Engineer

Notice Description

Provision of Highways Design Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6af6002-4a07-41eb-aa2b-5ab921123b24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca51700-d384-41e3-bdf3-ea54fc9e13a1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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