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Structural & Civil Engineering Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has recently completed the procurement process for Structural & Civil Engineering Services concerning East Street & Warwick Road within the Canterbury District. Classified under the services industry category, the contract was awarded on 3rd March 2026 to 'ABSTRUCT CONSULTING LIMITED', a Sevenoaks-based SME. The procurement method employed was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition. The contract, valued at £73,500, commenced on 4th March 2026 and will conclude on 3rd March 2028. This tender process has been conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in structural engineering consultancy services, providing them with a platform to engage in projects within the Canterbury District. As the contract encompasses a lengthy period, businesses in the civil engineering sector can leverage this opportunity to build partnerships and expand their portfolio in public sector projects. The direct procurement method highlights the potential for similar enterprises to seek potential collaborations with local governmental bodies for future service requirements. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services in the structural engineering domain are particularly suited to benefit and execute tasks aligned with this award.

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Notice Title

Structural & Civil Engineering Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Structural & Civil Engineering Services for East Street & Warwick Road, Canterbury District

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06688a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022401-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 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
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSTRUCT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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