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Structural & Civil Engineer

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Structural & Civil Engineer" contract was conducted by Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically civil and structural engineering consultancy services. The process reached its completion stage, with the award being actively assigned on 20 October 2025. The contract, which was signed on the same date, is scheduled to run until 20 October 2027 with an approximate value of £65,499. The procurement was carried out through a limited competition method, which is intended for contracts below the threshold, focusing specifically on the project at Newport House in Chelmsford.

This opportunity reveals a promising avenue for growth, particularly for SMEs in the civil and structural engineering sectors. The contract was awarded to CREATE CONSULTING ENGINEERS LIMITED, an SME based in Norfolk. Businesses with expertise in engineering consultancy, both civil and structural, stand to gain from such contracts, especially those that can navigate the tendering procedures for below-threshold procurements. Engaging in similar contracts can provide business expansion opportunities and establish lasting relationships with public sector entities like Essex County Council, facilitating further engagements and potential future collaboration.

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Notice Title

Structural & Civil Engineer

Notice Description

Structural & Civil Engineer- Chelmsford - Newport House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e057
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073505-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,499 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naomi.porter@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATE CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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