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title: "Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire bridge"
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# Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire bridge

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a68b826-5864-4b9a-a6a4-06dce4fb6233

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Sunderland City Council, focuses on the Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire Bridge within the business and management consultancy services category. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this contract has successfully reached the award stage, with the award dated 7th July 2025. The contract, valued at £185,065.27, will commence on 9th July 2025 and conclude on 8th September 2025. The contract was procured using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure inspection and management. Although the tender primarily targets Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the successful bidder, AtkinsRealis UK Limited, is a large-scale supplier. Companies with similar capabilities and a track record in efficient project delivery within the specified timeframe would have been well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Principal Inspection of the Northern Spire bridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a16cba-513e-4f34-8b96-b22cec416058 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,065 |
| 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 | SR1 3AA |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSREALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a16cba-513e-4f34-8b96-b22cec416058

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a16cba-513e-4f34-8b96-b22cec416058
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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