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PB2026-00324 Professional And Technical Solutions - S278/S38 Consultant Highways Engineer

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for professional and technical solutions concerning the S278/S38 Consultant Highways Engineer contract in Darlington. This tender, identified as PB2026-00324, was targeted towards highways consultancy services within the region of UKC13 in the United Kingdom. It involved a single lot with provisions for carrying out technical appraisals and site supervision. The contract was directly awarded through the ESPO664-25 Framework without prior publication, reflecting a limited procurement method. The contracting process reached the award stage on 15th April 2026, with the contract signed on 26th March 2026, valued at £95,000 GBP and awarded to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited.

This contract opens opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services and technical site supervision. Firms with expertise in infrastructure management and experience within frameworks such as ESPO are well-positioned to engage similar contracts. Large-scale companies, like Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for growth and expansion by leveraging established frameworks and direct awards. This procurement process indicates that businesses with a regional focus on public service contracts can increase their market share through strategic engagements with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2026-00324 Professional And Technical Solutions - S278/S38 Consultant Highways Engineer

Notice Description

Direct award call off from ESPO664-25 Framework. Providing specialist and professional services for carrying out Technical Appraisals and site supervision for a set package of S278/S38 developments being delivered within Darlington

Lot Information

Lot 1

Providing specialist and professional services for carrying out Technical Appraisals and site supervision for a set package of S278/S38 developments being delivered within Darlington. Term 6 months with option for 1 x 6 months extension

Options: 1 x 6 months

Procurement Information

Direct Award from ESPO664-25 Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

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