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title: "Durham Rail Station Access Steps"
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# Durham Rail Station Access Steps

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0522b5bf-26f5-4f78-aa78-3d90249ead25

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking services for the 'Durham Rail Station Access Steps' project, focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services in the North East of England. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract value set at £93,630. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 29th November 2021 and conclude by 25th February 2022. Notably, this project is funded through the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) and necessitated a prompt design submission by the end of the tender period on 27th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in urban design and project management services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their growth potential through involvement in municipal projects in the region. The process employed a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, making it advantageous for established firms with relevant expertise to collaborate and successfully navigate the bidding landscape.

## Notice

Durham County Council have a requirement for the Preliminary and Detailed design of a stepped access route linking Durham Rail Station with Framwellgate Peth. This scheme is to be funded through the TCF subject to successful bidding and there is a degree of urgency with the requirement to provide the design by set deadlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7941c18-58f9-477b-9553-dbb229ae207b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 25 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,630 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7941c18-58f9-477b-9553-dbb229ae207b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7941c18-58f9-477b-9553-dbb229ae207b
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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