Re-cladding works to Durham Bus Station - Client Architectural Design Advisor, Structural Engineering Design Advisor and Principal Designer.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the re-cladding works at Durham Bus Station, involving services such as Client Architectural Design Advisor, Structural Engineering Design Advisor, and Principal Designer. This tender falls within the "services" industry category and was conducted without competition, as it was below threshold. The project is located in Durham, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 15th May 2026. The total contract value is £65,328 GBP, and the procurement method used was direct. This award was officially announced on 22nd July 2026 and the procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the business services sector, particularly those specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. As the awarded supplier is JEFFERSON SHEARD LIMITED, a company classified as an SME located in Sheffield, similar businesses in design advisory and engineering consultancy could find prospects in similar or future tenders. Competing for such government contracts can not only provide a stable revenue stream but also enhance business credibility and experience in handling public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Re-cladding works to Durham Bus Station - Client Architectural Design Advisor, Structural Engineering Design Advisor and Principal Designer.

Notice Description

Re-cladding works to Durham Bus Station - Client Architectural Design Advisor, Structural Engineering Design Advisor and Principal Designer services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d06b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068967-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,328 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEFFERSON SHEARD

Further Information

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