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title: "Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support"
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# Highway Design Consultancy- Principal Engineer Support

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66d3823b-9d43-45a1-9f69-b75eb9a38287

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## Summary

Salford City Council sought to procure consultancy services for highway design, specifically for Principal Engineer support, through a selective procurement method using a framework agreement. This award process, classified under CPV code 71311210 for highways consultancy services, reached completion with Wilde Consultants Limited as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £134,660, covers work in Salford, England, from 23 March 2026 to 14 August 2026. The procurement stage is 'Award,' with key dates including the tender period ending on 24 February 2026, and the award published on 23 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in highway design and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability for SME participation. Companies within the construction and consultancy industry aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects would find this contract particularly beneficial. The call-off system from a framework agreement ensures a streamlined bidding process, advantageous for businesses with established credentials in the sector. Wilde Consultants Limited has already been successful in this process, indicating a strong position in this field.

## Notice

To recruit a temporary Group Leader via consultancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7337ab-2582-4d28-b1cd-acdd47736ff9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,660 |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7337ab-2582-4d28-b1cd-acdd47736ff9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7337ab-2582-4d28-b1cd-acdd47736ff9
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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