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title: "Principal Inspections 2024/25 - further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering"
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# Principal Inspections 2024/25 - further competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-259c4152-763b-4607-a588-2a9b4881f87d

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Principal Inspections 2024/25," focusing on the inspection of various highway structures throughout the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of the Framework Agreement NEPO212 under Lot 2, which involves multi-disciplinary support services in highways, transportation, and civil engineering. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to AECOM Limited. The contract period is set to commence on 31 March 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2025, with the project's value estimated at £323,310.19.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the business services industry, particularly those specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project involves substantial inspection and consulting work, ideal for those with expertise in highways and civil engineering. Collaborating on such a comprehensive inspection project can spur business growth, enhance industry reputation and open doors to subsequent high-value contracts.

## Notice

Principal Inspections 2024/25 - to undertake principal inspections of various highway structures throughout the county. Further Competition against Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98df26e3-9b48-4341-a7d5-c5b7b8f7f345 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £323,310 |
| 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 5UL |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98df26e3-9b48-4341-a7d5-c5b7b8f7f345

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98df26e3-9b48-4341-a7d5-c5b7b8f7f345
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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