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Structural Engineer Consultant

Ashford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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 is procuring structural engineering consultancy services for its residential and commercial property portfolios. The appointed consultant will investigate and report on structural issues, provide expert engineering advice, prepare detailed specifications for remedial works, support the council’s tender documentation, and oversee the execution of those works so that identified structural defects are rectified. The work is delivered for properties in the Ashford Borough Council area, in the United Kingdom. This is a professional services requirement suited to structural engineering consultancies with experience of diagnosing defects in existing buildings and supporting remedial construction projects from investigation through to completion. The requirement covers one lot and is classified as structural engineering consultancy services under CPV 71312000.

The procurement has reached the award stage. Ashford Borough Council used an above-threshold open procedure. Five bids were received, including three from SMEs. Ingleton Wood was selected for the single lot on 19 August 2026, with an awarded value of £342,125 excluding VAT (£410,550 including VAT). The standstill period ends on 28 August 2026. The award contract period is 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029, with a possible extension of up to 12 months plus 12 months, to a maximum end date of 20 September 2031. Evaluation was based on quality at 60% and price at 40%. The scheduled contract signature date is 18 September 2026. The original tender deadline was 20 July 2026.

This award shows a sustained requirement for structural engineering support across a public property portfolio, combining technical investigation with the practical delivery of remedial works. A credible future competitor would need qualified and experienced structural engineers able to assess defects in residential and commercial buildings, produce detailed and usable remedial specifications, and advise the council throughout procurement. The capability to contribute to tender documentation is important, as is the capacity to oversee contractors and verify that repairs address the identified structural problems to the required standard. The competition attracted five bids, three from SMEs, indicating that the requirement was accessible to smaller specialist practices as well as larger firms. Organisations with strong existing-building assessment, specification-writing, contract-support and site-overseeing experience would be well placed when this requirement returns.

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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/078767-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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