Award

Provide Civil and geotech investigations and material testing

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2024 at 09:26

Award

24 Jul 2024 at 13:52

Tender

07 May 2024 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a public procurement process under the title "Framework for Provision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing". Categorised under "Civil engineering support services" (CPV: 71311100), this process is located in the UKC region and follows an open procurement method. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the award signing on 9th July 2024. This open procedure framework contract, valued at £500,000, is intended to provide civil and geotechnical investigations and material testing services. Notably, the tender includes a contract duration of 1440 days with possible renewals and an initial submission deadline of 5th June 2024. This procurement process can create significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in civil and geotechnical engineering services. Given that the procurement favours criteria such as price and involves multiple suppliers including Solmek Ltd, Dunelm Geotechnical and Environmental Ltd, and Concept Engineering Consultants Ltd, businesses well-versed in these areas and capable of providing cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete. The open procedure and framework structure may offer further opportunities for long-term engagement and repeated project involvements, making it an attractive proposition for both large enterprises and SMEs in the engineering sector.

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Notice Title

Provide Civil and geotech investigations and material testing

Notice Description

duplicate on FTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

duplicate on FTS

Options: 3 x 12 mnths

Renewal: 3 x 12 mths

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Jefferson
Contact Email
carol.jefferson@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265444

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
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
3
Supplier Names

CONCEPT ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

SOLMEK

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