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# Structural Engineering Services Contract

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a76806f8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is conducting a procurement process for a Structural Engineering Services Contract aimed at providing civil engineering design and analysis for its properties. This tender falls under the broader category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services within the East of England, with a total estimated contract value ranging between £75,000 and £105,000 over an initial 3-year period. The key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 4 September 2015 and the contract start date of 1 October 2015, extending until 30 September 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large construction companies specialising in structural engineering and civil works. Businesses with a strong background in non-traditional construction methods, such as those familiar with Airey homes and similar housing profiles, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Success in this contract will depend on demonstrating a commitment to customer-focused service, effective project management, and the ability to offer value for money, thereby potentially increasing contract awards for participating firms.

## Notice

South Cambridgeshire District Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to provide Structural Engineering Services (the Consultant) to the council for civil engineering design and analysis. The work is to be carried out on SCDC's properties but may also be carried out on land owned or managed by SCDC. The estimated contract value is based on 6 assignments in the first year of PS25k to PS35k per year. Therefore the overall contract value is between PS75k to PS105k (estimated) during first initial term (3 years). SCDC will require the successful contractor to provide a customer focused service and show a commitment to providing an effective service that provides value for money to the Council and its residents. 1.9. Important characteristics of the successful contractor: * A member of the institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) or equivalent * Must be able to demonstrate their track record and experience of Airey and other non-traditional construction comparable to our housing stock profile. * A good working knowledge of construction materials is important. * SCDC will require the successful contractor to provide a customer focused service and show a commitment to providing an effective service that provides value for money to the Council and its residents. Please ensure that you link reference sites to experience. * Insurances: Employers Liability Insurance PS5,000,000 (five million pounds) Public Liability Insurance PS5,000,000 (five million pounds) Professional Indemnity Insurance for PS1,000,000 (one million pounds) To apply for this contract please download and complete the Invitation To Tender (ITT) from Sourcecambridgeshire http://www.sourcecambridgeshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/12903 making sure that it is submitted no later than the (04/09/2015) no later than (13:00 Hours). Please note: SCDC reserves the right to withdraw from this procurement procedure at any time without awarding a contract. Bidders are responsible for bearing all costs and expenses they incur as a result of participating in the procurement process irrespective of whether or not it leads to an award of a contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a843da-d1c8-464a-aca5-f5497185555d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COLWIN CONSTRUCTION; JOHN SETCHELL DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a843da-d1c8-464a-aca5-f5497185555d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756255f2-54a4-4713-9a85-6650a0545275

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a843da-d1c8-464a-aca5-f5497185555d
  10th September 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756255f2-54a4-4713-9a85-6650a0545275
  10th August 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.sourcecambridgeshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/12903
  Copy of Tender Documents and original advert

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