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title: "PB2020-00140- Feasibility Study"
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# PB2020-00140- Feasibility Study

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7545a4d8-a173-4060-8929-cbafe7fa8bdb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PB2020-00140- Feasibility Study" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, aiming to assess the Steam & Railway elements for the 2025 Stockton & Darlington Railway celebrations. This project, classified under the CPV code 71241000 for feasibility studies and advisory services, had a total contract value of £94,658 and followed an open procurement method. The tender period closed on 13 August 2020, with the contract period spanning from 15 August 2020 to 14 April 2021. The contract was awarded to The International Railway Heritage Consultancy Limited on 14 August 2020, and the award notice was published on 6 October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to feasibility studies, particularly those focusing on heritage and railway projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete, considering the council's encouragement of SME participation. Companies with expertise in project planning, advisory services, and historical railway analysis may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and opens paths for potential collaborations in future projects within the transport and heritage sectors.

## Notice

PB2020-00140- Feasibility Study for the Steam & Railway elements of the 2025 celebrations of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6108e9a4-aea4-4864-9578-fabe876362e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2020 - 14 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,658 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,658 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY HERITAGE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6108e9a4-aea4-4864-9578-fabe876362e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6108e9a4-aea4-4864-9578-fabe876362e2
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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