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title: "Crakehill Bank Detailed Design Ground Investigation"
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# Crakehill Bank Detailed Design Ground Investigation

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b88b67e-5fa5-42f7-8c8d-884ef00f4dd8

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Crakehill Bank Detailed Design Ground Investigation" project to Solmek Ltd. The contract, valued at £43,324.50 GBP, falls under the works category. The tender was open for bidding, with a tender period ending on 16th August 2022. The contract period runs from 24th October 2022 to 28th April 2023, providing opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This contract awarded by the Durham County Council could be attractive for SMEs in the construction or site investigation services sector. Businesses in the North East region of the United Kingdom could benefit from participating in this project. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which aimed to ensure transparency and fair competition among potential suppliers. Interested businesses should be prepared to meet the specified contract period and project requirements to succeed in securing the contract.

## Notice

Detailed Ground Investigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c695616-bfd4-48e6-8664-4f72ac53fcec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,327 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,324 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH7 8XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Brandon |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2023 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c695616-bfd4-48e6-8664-4f72ac53fcec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c695616-bfd4-48e6-8664-4f72ac53fcec
  6th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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