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Framework Agreement for Setting Out / Surveying for Civil Engineering Works and Design

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 10:28

Tender

30 May 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract under the framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Setting Out / Surveying for Civil Engineering Works and Design" for providing surveying and setting out services pertinent to civil engineering works. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, was awarded using an open procurement method. The contract was officially awarded to Academy Geomatics Limited, a supplier based in Gateshead, UK. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on October 31, 2025, and conclude on July 21, 2027, with potential renewals extending up to July 22, 2029. A standstill period ends on October 28, 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in civil engineering and related fields. With a focus on framework agreements that do not require reopening competition, the contracting process favours businesses with proven experience and comprehensive delivery plans. The procurement is substantial with a gross value of £360,000, ensuring considerable work opportunities throughout the contract duration. Businesses with a solid track record in civil engineering and readiness to efficiently engage in framework agreements can find this an attractive opportunity to expand their reach within public sector service delivery in the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Setting Out / Surveying for Civil Engineering Works and Design

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of setting out and surveying for Civil Engineering works and design for DCC

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: start of contract 22/7/25 end of contract 21/7/27 extension 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05297e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066234-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMY GEOMATICS

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