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Highways Engineer

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Highways Engineer" project, conducted by Sunderland City Council, has reached the award stage. This project involves provision of highways consultancy services in the North East of England. The contract, valued at £90,000 GBP, began on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was selective, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs, this tender falls under the services industry category, and offers a rich opportunity for those involved in highways consultancy.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in highways consultancy to engage in a public sector contract. With Sunderland City Council acting as the buying organization, businesses within the North East, particularly those able to deliver consultancy services, can leverage this contract for growth and visibility. Awarded to Bloom Procurement Services, who have a presence in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the framework agreement approach minimises barriers to entry, facilitating competitive participation from qualified SMEs in the region.

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Notice Title

Highways Engineer

Notice Description

Provision of Highways Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe225f8c-f07a-4a35-a77b-e85e26a8e821
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e446ea-36a4-4236-bb87-a66b8d43f8e7
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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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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