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title: "W713 - Engineering and Inspection Services"
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# W713 - Engineering and Inspection Services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9605bc6-b8de-4b4d-a412-1bdc91d44f28

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "W713 - Engineering and Inspection Services" involves Derby City Council as the contracting authority. Categorised under Insurance services, the contract pertains to engineering inspection services for the council's lifting equipment, primarily within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender has completed its award stage, with Zurich Insurance chosen as the supplier. The procurement method employed was a direct award, reflecting a tailored selection process. Key dates involved the tender period concluding on 31 March 2026, followed by the contract commencement on 1 April 2026, with its conclusion set for 31 March 2029.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, particularly those capable of statutory examinations and routine checks. With a contract value of £93,500, it provides a significant growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer quality service and compliance within the stipulated region and sector. The focus on direct awards indicates that businesses with established credibility and expertise in insurance services can effectively harness such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for engineering inspection services for the councils lifting equipment. Zurich Insurance will provide the required statutory examinations, routine checks, and the certification needed for compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f683b5-93c2-4c4a-a557-336e01fc89c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,500 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f683b5-93c2-4c4a-a557-336e01fc89c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f683b5-93c2-4c4a-a557-336e01fc89c5
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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