--- title: "SPS01242 Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-12" --- # SPS01242 Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-458eb5b8-0ddd-43cb-839d-dd13d077dac6.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council seeking a Consulting Contractor for the "Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge" project, a significant endeavour focused on heritage and structural repair work in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 21st May 2018, with the end date for submissions set for 11th June 2018. The overall project has a budget of £500,000 and falls under the category of consultative engineering and construction services. The successful contractor will begin their work on 18th June 2018, with the contract expected to continue until 30th November 2018. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure on the Pro-Contract E-tendering portal. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultative engineering and construction services, particularly those capable of delivering on complex structural repair projects involving multiple stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, offering their expertise in providing project feasibility assessments, methodologies, and risk evaluations. Engaging in this project not only allows businesses to strengthen their portfolios but also positions them within a supportive partnership between local councils and trusts dedicated to community heritage initiatives. ## Notice Northumberland County Council is looking to appoint a Consulting Contractor for the Heritage Lottery Funded 'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' project. The project involves a complex range of stakeholders - it is being undertaken jointly between Northumberland and Scottish Borders Councils with Woodhorn Charitable Trust (WCT) providing operational support - and a range of consultancies. Northumberland County Council in partnership with Scottish Borders Council are planning major structural repairs to the bridge, which includes wrought and cast-iron components as well as the masonry tower / anchorages and the environs. The Consulting Contractor will be required to review the provided drawings, specifications and methodologies from the Contracting Authority, provide guidance on the feasibility of construction and to provide priced bill of quantities of each item of work, methodologies, programmes and risk assessments associated with the completion of each item. Additional information: The Contracting Authority is using the Pro-Contract E-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. The procurement documents can be accessed free of charge via the portal at; https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224442d9-da3e-4263-a039-3bb6cb983e70 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £31,667 | | 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MORPETH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE61 2EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2018 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224442d9-da3e-4263-a039-3bb6cb983e70 - 21 May 2018 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1cc275f-4a8b-4eac-93d0-9974749af851 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224442d9-da3e-4263-a039-3bb6cb983e70 12th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1cc275f-4a8b-4eac-93d0-9974749af851 21st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberland.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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