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Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 16:14

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:09

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has awarded a framework agreement titled "Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework," which focuses on engineering design services within the built environment sector. The framework is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and run through 31st December 2029. It includes structural inspections and a range of maintenance and design services for the Council's varied building programme. The framework, valued at £3,000,000, will be utilised by Hampshire County Council along with Isle of Wight Council and Reading Borough Council, covering regions in the United Kingdom such as UKJ1, UKJ3, and UKL. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, has now reached the award stage, with WSP UK Limited being the chosen supplier. The decision was informed by qualitative criteria focusing on capacity, resources, safety, and framework management, with the final award pending until the end of the standstill period on 21st November 2025.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the structural engineering and maintenance sectors, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects across multiple regions. While the agreement targets larger organisations like WSP UK Limited, smaller firms, especially those local to Hampshire, might also find opportunities in forthcoming call-off contracts. With a focus on delivering diverse engineering and maintenance services, companies with expertise in inspections, design services, and asset risk management will find this framework aligns well with their capabilities, offering a structured pathway to business growth through substantial project involvement over the next four years.

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Notice Title

Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council (HCC) has awarded the above named framework to undertake its large and varied programme of work involving maintenance, new build, rationalisation and refurbishment of the County Council's and its clients' built estate, met by a variety of arrangements. As part of its asset and Risk Management programme, the County Council undertakes structural inspections of the built estate on a five-year rolling programme. The programme also includes specific items such as chimneys and boiler flues over 2m high, play and boundary walls, retaining walls, lighting grids, lofts, and other hidden roof spaces. Hampshire County Council is the lead contracting authority, with the framework available for use by the following contracting authorities: Hampshire County Council, the Isle of Wight Council and Reading Borough Council. The Framework Agreement is due to commence on 1st January 2026 and will be for a period of 4 years to 31st December 2029. The Authority may enter into Call-off Contracts with a Framework Supplier at any time during the term of the Framework Agreement, up until the date of expiry, by following the Call-off Procedure as detailed in this ITT and the Framework Specification. Call-off contracts under this framework agreement will be awarded by placing a call-off order for the services as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073294-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLL Wales

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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