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# University of Sunderland - Civil and Structural Engineer Framework - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68d23353-eed1-4ba7-bbbb-6024f5ddd66d

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed a procurement process for a Civil and Structural Engineer Framework. The tender, with an estimated value of £300k, sought to appoint 3 consultants for a 2-year framework agreement that could be extended for an additional two years. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, had a tender deadline of August 29, 2023. The location for this opportunity is at the University's City Campus, Chester Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SD, United Kingdom. The main procurement category for this opportunity is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy services sector to engage with the University of Sunderland. The University has awarded the contract to three suppliers: Billinghurst George & Partners, Narro Associates Ltd, and Sutcliffe Projects Ltd, with a total value of £375,000. Businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy services are well-suited to participate in this framework agreement. The deadline for submitting tenders was August 29, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on October 2, 2023, and run until September 30, 2025.

## Notice

The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Civil and Structural Engineer Consultancy services. It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Framework. A typical schedule of services required can be found in Appendix F. Estimated value of this framework is :- PS300k For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. The framework will run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further two years in annual increments. Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a956aae1-9e2e-4a72-98bf-3cbc5f472d6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BILLINGHURST GEORGE & PARTNERS; NARRO ASSOCIATES; SUTCLIFFE PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a956aae1-9e2e-4a72-98bf-3cbc5f472d6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a956aae1-9e2e-4a72-98bf-3cbc5f472d6f
  17th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

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