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title: "SPS00892 - Conservation Architect for Union Chain Bridge Project"
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# SPS00892 - Conservation Architect for Union Chain Bridge Project

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86f2f56b-a309-4a67-9d6d-5c79d0968edc

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council is seeking a Conservation Architect for the Union Chain Bridge Project, which is located in Horncliffe, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland. This project is part of significant structural repairs and aims to develop a Heritage Lottery Funding bid. The tender, initiated under an open procurement method, had a submission deadline on 8 May 2018, and the contractual agreement commenced on 21 May 2018, lasting until 31 May 2021. The total contract value is £50,000 for the initial consultancy services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in structural engineering consultancy services, particularly those experienced with heritage projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to the vital conservation work needed for this historic bridge. Such projects can foster business growth through successful bids that align with the preservation and development of cultural heritage.

## Notice

As part of the major structural repairs to Union Chain Bridge, located in Horncliffe, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, a Conservation Architect is required to supervise and provide guidance on certain aspects for the development of the Stage One Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) bid submission and, depending on the success of Heritage Lottery Funding bid, Stage Two main works. Documents can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com ref DN330672

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea15ed3-c6fb-4077-b6ce-8b974156db95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,804 |
| 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 | SPENCE & DOWER CHARTERED ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 09:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea15ed3-c6fb-4077-b6ce-8b974156db95
- 16 Apr 2018 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea15ed3-c6fb-4077-b6ce-8b974156db95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea15ed3-c6fb-4077-b6ce-8b974156db95
  16th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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