---
title: "Principal Inspections of Rail Structures"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-13"
---

# Principal Inspections of Rail Structures

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council, which is seeking services for the "Principal Inspections of Rail Structures". This contract falls under the civil engineering consultancy services industry category, with an allocation of £95,400. The delivery is intended for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed on 1st December 2017, with the contract period commencing on 18th December 2017 and concluding on 10th August 2018. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and consultancy services to engage with the public sector. Companies that focus on infrastructure inspections and assessments would be particularly well-suited for this contract, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts in the future. Given that the contract was awarded to Opus International Consultants UK Ltd, similar firms looking to expand their government client base should consider how they can align their offerings with the needs of local authorities like Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

Principal Inspections of Rail Structures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c526f828-c4da-4772-b54b-ebbc5e617422 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2017 - 10 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,400 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2017 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c526f828-c4da-4772-b54b-ebbc5e617422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c526f828-c4da-4772-b54b-ebbc5e617422
  13th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23cbfada-512f-462b-acf5-86a30a3e5f65.json.