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title: "Framework Contract for Provision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework Contract for Provision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b6ebb4f-5f08-43ff-852f-ba3620bd3116

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a framework contract for the Provision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing, valued at £10,000,000. The procurement is classified under the construction industry, specifically focusing on construction works and engineering services. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 29th November 2019. The contract period is set to run from 6th February 2020 to 23rd February 2022, with the award date recorded on 18th May 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sectors to secure a substantial contract with a local authority. Businesses engaged in civil engineering, material testing, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of Durham County Council, a notable contracting authority, may provide further credibility and future opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

This is a framework contract to provide Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing. DOcuments can be downloaded from the nepo portal at www.nepo.org using reference number DN444391

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1b1267-8c05-43ed-b3a8-ba47910c2d5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 18 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL; IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998; SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1b1267-8c05-43ed-b3a8-ba47910c2d5c
- 29 Oct 2019 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e63e7be-24d7-4e58-b426-ac6012c48a2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1b1267-8c05-43ed-b3a8-ba47910c2d5c
  17th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e63e7be-24d7-4e58-b426-ac6012c48a2d
  29th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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