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title: "PLACE735H Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI) Survey"
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published: "2026-03-18"
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# PLACE735H Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI) Survey

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08d967f7-f75f-4ae0-a6e1-6227c2680c98

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PLACE735H Annual Engineers Inspection (AEI) Survey" service, overseen by Derbyshire County Council, falls under the category of road-inspection services within the services industry. The inspection is to occur in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, with a direct award method applied for procurement. The tender period concluded on 28th March 2025, while the contract is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2027. However, the procurement stage currently pertains to the award, having been made active on 31st March 2025 and subsequently published on 18th March 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £450,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the road-inspection sector, particularly those suited to offering inspection services. Given the direct award procurement method and the substantial contract value, SMEs are encouraged to engage with similar future opportunities to enhance business growth and foster regional partnerships. Derbyshire County Council, renowned for its commitment to public infrastructure efforts, collaborated with XAIS-PTS Ltd, an SME, highlighting the council’s willingness to work with smaller enterprises for specialised services. Business entities with relevant expertise may find valuable prospects in preparing ahead for forthcoming tenders and building relationships within the regional market.

## Notice

Annual engineers inspection (AEI) survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2485b09-c46a-4c9d-8a56-03bb12d1b6b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XAIS-PTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631480 - Road-inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2485b09-c46a-4c9d-8a56-03bb12d1b6b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2485b09-c46a-4c9d-8a56-03bb12d1b6b0
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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