Award

Inspection and Structural Assessment at B0481 Neville's Cross Railway Bridge

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Inspection and Structural Assessment at B0481 Neville's Cross Railway Bridge" was led by Durham County Council, focusing on business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this project falls under the services industry category. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from November 3, 2025, to May 29, 2026. The tendering phase concluded on September 29, 2025, and the contract, valued at £74,327.66, was awarded to AECOM LIMITED on October 8, 2025. The award was published on November 13, 2025, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in consulting, structural assessment, and support services for the built environment, specifically those targeting the UK service sector. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from this opportunity due to its suitability marker, although the awarded supplier is a large-scale enterprise. The project's focus on structural assessment and the framework agreement provide a conducive environment for businesses with relevant expertise in multidisciplinary highways, transportation, and civil engineering. Interested companies could leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and establish stronger credentials in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Inspection and Structural Assessment at B0481 Neville's Cross Railway Bridge

Notice Description

Inspection and Structural Assessment at B0481 Neville's Cross Railway Bridge. Further Competition against Framework Agreement: NEPO212: Support Services for Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f705b377-46b9-42ee-91e8-d3d56e0789b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8d7870-64a2-43e3-8bb9-1eac65a748d9
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
£74,327 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,327 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 29 May 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
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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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