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Structural Engineer Consultant

Ashford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2026 at 10:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Aug 2026 at 09:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 19:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council appointed a structural engineering consultancy to investigate and report on defects across its residential and commercial property portfolios. The work includes providing expert structural advice, preparing detailed specifications for remedial works, helping prepare tender documents for those works, and overseeing their delivery to ensure defects are rectified. The service is for the council’s property portfolio in Kent. This is a professional consultancy requirement, rather than a contract to carry out the building repairs themselves; the consultant supports the council in defining and managing that remedial work.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Ingleton Wood. The award was made on 19 August 2026 for £342,125 excluding VAT (£410,550 including VAT). The contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and runs from 23 September 2026 to 23 September 2029, with options to extend by up to two further 12-month periods. The council used an open procedure. One lot covered the requirement, and tenders were assessed on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%. The tender submission deadline was 20 July 2026. Five bids were received, including three from small and medium-sized enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand for structural engineering consultancy to diagnose defects across a local authority’s housing and commercial property estate, develop practical remedial specifications, support works procurement and oversee repairs. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need qualified structural engineering expertise, experience investigating defects in occupied residential and commercial buildings, and the capacity to produce clear technical specifications and tender documentation. The service also calls for effective oversight of contractors and remedial works through to defect resolution, alongside sound advice to a public-sector client managing a varied portfolio. The evaluation placed greater weight on quality than price, so suppliers should be able to evidence the strength and delivery quality of their proposed service as well as competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Structural Engineer Consultant

Notice Description

ABC seeks to appoint a qualified and experienced Structural Engineering Consultant to investigate and report on structural issues identified within its residential property portfolio and commercial portfolio. The appointed consultant will provide expert advice, prepare detailed specifications for remedial works, assist with tender documentation, and oversee the execution of the works to ensure that all structural defects are rectified to the highest standard.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible option to extend for up to 12 months + 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091688-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£342,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£342,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ashford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ingleton Wood LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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