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05 Jun 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has completed a procurement process for the "Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support" project under the ESPO Framework (664_25), specifically targeting Lot 5, which covers Highways, Traffic, and Transport services. This tender, classified under recruitment services, was carried out through a selective procurement method, calling off from an existing framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Wilde Consulting Engineers, spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a value of £40,560. The work will be conducted in Salford, England, indicated by the postal code M27 5AW. The award stage was reached on 26th May 2026, shortly before the publication of the award notice on 5th June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and consultancy sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialised services in highway design and transport engineering. Large-scale enterprises like Wilde Consulting Engineers, which have the resources and expertise to fulfil such contracts, stand to benefit the most. Engaging in projects of this kind can enhance a company's portfolio and expertise in public sector contracts, fostering more growth opportunities in the infrastructure and transport sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support

Notice Description

ESPO Framework (664_25), Lot 5: Highways, Traffic and Transport which runs from September 2025 to August 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f30ffc28-46db-4345-973f-458ba902d8fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5090a45b-7c72-43e4-a920-58dbc51ec5c5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDE CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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