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title: "Durham History Centre - Ground Investigation"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Durham History Centre - Ground Investigation

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd2496f-7f50-4026-92d2-0e530fb1dacb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Durham History Centre - Ground Investigation" was managed by Durham County Council, a local authority based in the North East of the United Kingdom. This project, classified under ground investigation services (CPV code: 71351500), was initiated through a tender process that closed on 22 November 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £38,798, has a performance period from 6 January 2020 to 31 March 2020. The procurement method used is categorised as "Other" and falls under the services industry.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on ground investigation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to compete in such tenders. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments, geotechnical engineering, or related fields would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts. The involvement of local councils in procurement processes also allows for the possibility of partnership and collaboration with large suppliers like Ian Farmer Associates, which highlights the value of strategic alliances in responding to public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Ground Investigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe2dde1-845f-459c-bb9f-6524b6be7501 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,798 |
| 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 | DH7 8XQ |
| 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 | Brandon |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2020 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe2dde1-845f-459c-bb9f-6524b6be7501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe2dde1-845f-459c-bb9f-6524b6be7501
  16th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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