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title: "Newton Cap Viaduct - Suicide Prevention Measures"
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# Newton Cap Viaduct - Suicide Prevention Measures

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e17363c6-81d6-4fc1-9d63-706ed58c38ac

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed a tender titled "Newton Cap Viaduct - Suicide Prevention Measures," which addresses the design and implementation of anti-suicide measures at Newton Cap Viaduct in Bishop Auckland. The procurement was classified under bridge-design services and was carried out through a selective procurement method, including a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £172,537, encompasses a period starting from 29 November 2021 to 2 September 2022. The tender was officially awarded on 7 December 2021, and the fortnightly deadline for applications was set on 27 October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in engineering and design services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure and safety solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria, indicating a potential market for innovative and compliant anti-suicide designs, as well as related planning and consultancy services. Companies that can offer integrated solutions involving structural assessments, design capabilities, and project management may find this tender especially relevant for their growth aspirations.

## Notice

Durham County Council have a requirement for the inspection, assessment and design of anti-suicide measures appropriate for Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland. This is to include the assessment of strength of the existing parapet, design of a new compliant anti-suicide fence, lighting and CCTV design, preparation of documents for planning and Listed Building Consent, Road Safety Audits, buildability reviews (not an exhaustive list).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9491ed7-e148-4e9f-9e0a-4faa908a840e |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 2 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,537 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,537 |
| 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 5UQ |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71322300 - Bridge-design services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9491ed7-e148-4e9f-9e0a-4faa908a840e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9491ed7-e148-4e9f-9e0a-4faa908a840e
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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