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title: "Framework for Restricted Access Structural Inspections and Repair Works"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework for Restricted Access Structural Inspections and Repair Works

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce05f464-70a8-4093-90f0-a5a497781025

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a framework contract for Restricted Access Structural Inspections and Repair Works covering three lots: Underwater Dive Inspections and Confined Spaces Inspections, Roped Access Inspections, and Remedial Works. The contract, valued at £187,500, will run from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. It pertains to the construction industry, specifically focusing on bridge-inspection services and structural works for bridges, tunnels, shafts, and subways in England. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and the award was made on 30th June 2024.

This framework offers significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in structural inspection and repair services, particularly in challenging environments such as underwater or roped access conditions. It provides a substantial business growth avenue for companies specializing in these areas. Key suppliers include Bridgeway Consulting Ltd, NEOM Engineering Limited, UNDERWATER DIVING SERVICES LTD, and Diving, Survey and Marine Contracting Limited (DSMC). The project's scope and diverse inspection and repair requirements make it an ideal opportunity for experienced service providers in inspecting and maintaining large infrastructural elements.

## Notice

Framework for Restricted Access Structural Inspections and Repair Works Lot 1: Underwater Dive Inspections and Confined Spaces Inspections Lot 2: Roped Access Inspections Lot 3: Remedial Works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13db1f40-13e9-4955-9c10-95f7d308cf8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,500 |
| 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 | 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGEWAY CONSULTING; DIVING, SURVEY AND MARINE CONTRACTING LIMITED (DSMC; NEOM ENGINEERING; UNDERWATER DIVING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13db1f40-13e9-4955-9c10-95f7d308cf8e
- 16 Apr 2024 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851c19d-09a5-43cb-8283-3c37d77de3d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13db1f40-13e9-4955-9c10-95f7d308cf8e
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851c19d-09a5-43cb-8283-3c37d77de3d6
  16th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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