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title: "Contract for Holdforth Railway Bridge Assessment & Repair"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-12"
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# Contract for Holdforth Railway Bridge Assessment & Repair

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa9eb66f-dce5-47ee-babe-c2d4d152927d

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Contract for Holdforth Railway Bridge Assessment & Repair". This tender falls under the construction industry, specifically focusing on bridge construction and inspection services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th July 2019. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 22nd July 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2019. This initiative, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to transform the former railway into a public bridleway, requiring an assessment and necessary repairs to ensure safety for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bridge construction and inspection services. Firms that can demonstrate capacity in evaluating structural integrity and proposing robust repair strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only contributes to local infrastructure development but also positions businesses as key players in enhancing community accessibility through sustainable transport solutions.

## Notice

Funding has been secured from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, via the Bright Water Landscape Partnership, to open the former railway as a Public Bridleway. This requires firstly an initial assessment of the state of the bridge and identification / proposal of repairs to provide a structure safe for pedestrian, equestrian and cycle usage. DN415687 www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3225f51c-2b71-4259-aae5-3074a542df04 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| 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 | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2019 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3225f51c-2b71-4259-aae5-3074a542df04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3225f51c-2b71-4259-aae5-3074a542df04
  12th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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