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Bridge Inspections

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England, has concluded the procurement process titled "Bridge Inspections", focusing on the maintenance of bridges in the region. Tagged under the CPV code 50000000 for repair and maintenance services, this initiative involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd for the sum of £700,000. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th June 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 12th June 2025 and conclude on 15th June 2026. The project falls under the services category and is strategically positioned to foster growth for SMEs and VCSE enterprises.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement meets the specifications for these entities. By participating in such public sector agreements, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain financial growth through secured and structured projects. Companies with expertise in bridge maintenance and networks already established in the North East would find this tender especially relevant and rewarding, contributing to their expansion and operational diversification.

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Notice Title

Bridge Inspections

Notice Description

Maintenance of Bridges through NEPO212

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6120d1e-9695-47c7-b3cb-704cb0c4f572
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/619bdb70-97f7-4fea-8aa7-d7b7f33f122c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 1-2 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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