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title: "Post Tensioned Footbridges - Inspection & Design"
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# Post Tensioned Footbridges - Inspection & Design

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f4ae97-f167-4e79-893e-a4eda78d142d

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## Summary

Durham County Council, located in Durham, England, conducted a procurement process titled "Post Tensioned Footbridges - Inspection & Design" within the services industry category. The procurement aimed to inspect, assess and design refurbishment schemes for nine prestressed post tensioned footbridges throughout the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender process was part of a further competition related to the Framework Agreement NEPO212, under the lot for Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the opportunity was awarded on 14th May 2025. The contract period will run from 16th June 2025 to 5th December 2025, with an initial tender submission deadline of 28th March 2025.

This contract presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive civil engineering services, especially those with expertise in highways and transportation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this procurement particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria, which encourage SME participation. The awarded contract to ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED, a large enterprise, illustrates that the competition is open to various business scales, allowing both larger and smaller firms to capitalise on similar opportunities in upcoming tenders. Businesses with capabilities in consulting and engineering services related to infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their industry standing.

## Notice

The primary objective of this contract is to undertake the inspection, assessment and design of refurbishment schemes for 9 No. prestressed post tensioned footbridges throughout the county. Further Competition in relation to Framework Agreement NEPO212: Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment, Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary - Highways, Transportation and Civil Engineering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333aff2f-0647-45ad-b0a1-4e5b5795274b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,162 |
| 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 | DH1 5UL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333aff2f-0647-45ad-b0a1-4e5b5795274b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333aff2f-0647-45ad-b0a1-4e5b5795274b
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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