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title: "Bridge Maintenance"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Bridge Maintenance

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2752bb4e-7d99-4115-8d84-58ff64425b29

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for highway bridge maintenance works within the Borough to St Astier Limited. This contract, titled "Bridge Maintenance," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement method used is the open procedure, conducted above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the project requires addressing the needs of 106 highway bridges and 112 retaining walls. The tender process concluded on 31st March 2025, and the contract period will commence on 1st July 2025, extending to 30th June 2029. Business users interested in this category can note the active award status and the competitive process executed via the OPEN e-tendering portal.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services within the civil engineering field. Companies with expertise in structural maintenance, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete for future similar opportunities. The scale and scope of this tender could substantially enhance the market position of businesses equipped to handle complex maintenance projects, allowing them to secure a foothold in significant governmental contracts and enhancing their business growth prospects. The appointment of St Astier Limited highlights the potential for qualified suppliers to leverage local government projects for expansion in this sector.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council (DBC) has a requirement for a suitably experienced and qualified provider of highway bridge maintenance works for structures within the Borough. DBC is responsible for 106 highway bridges and 112 retaining walls of various construction types. The requirement is to appoint a contractor who can repair and maintain these structures in order to fulfil the requirements of the Borough's maintenance plan. The opportunity is being conducted through the OPEN e-tendering portal. Link https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ff98a-dad4-4246-a068-f2c591ee1e86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST ASTIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ff98a-dad4-4246-a068-f2c591ee1e86
- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbbd964-bb35-49f4-bac0-0baae4176ba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ff98a-dad4-4246-a068-f2c591ee1e86
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bbbd964-bb35-49f4-bac0-0baae4176ba1
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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