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ENQ1235 - General Inspections of Highway Retaining Walls

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "ENQ1235 - General Inspections of Highway Retaining Walls," within the category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services. This contract involved the inspection and reporting on the condition of 44 highway retaining walls in the United Kingdom, identified through a risk ranking exercise, adhering to DMRB standards. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Amey OW Limited on 19th December 2025, with the contract period running from 22nd December 2025 to 31st March 2026, at a contract value of £31,971 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in engineering and inspection services, specifically those with experience in infrastructure and construction. It is most suitable for larger firms given Derby City Council's preference. The structured process and specification to adhere to DMRB standards imply that companies with existing framework agreements may find it conducive to their operations. For businesses focused on public sector contracts, such projects can enhance portfolios and offer sustained growth opportunities through potential future collaborations with local authorities in the UK.

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Notice Title

ENQ1235 - General Inspections of Highway Retaining Walls

Notice Description

Contract is for the inspection and reporting on the condition of 44 highway retaining walls - identified as most need of inspection through a risk ranking exercise. Consultant is to carry out an inspection to DMRB standards - particularly CS 450 and enter an inspection report for each structure on the Council's asset management system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eec5fc34-e0ef-49ed-96b1-e4579b9d5767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e84b5f-f623-4310-8a64-8484f65357d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,971 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEY OW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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