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title: "Bridge Inspections"
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# Bridge Inspections

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6120d1e-9695-47c7-b3cb-704cb0c4f572

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, located in Darlington, England, has concluded the procurement process titled "Bridge Inspections", focusing on the maintenance of bridges in the region. Tagged under the CPV code 50000000 for repair and maintenance services, this initiative involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd for the sum of £700,000. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th June 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 12th June 2025 and conclude on 15th June 2026. The project falls under the services category and is strategically positioned to foster growth for SMEs and VCSE enterprises.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement meets the specifications for these entities. By participating in such public sector agreements, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain financial growth through secured and structured projects. Companies with expertise in bridge maintenance and networks already established in the North East would find this tender especially relevant and rewarding, contributing to their expansion and operational diversification.

## Notice

Maintenance of Bridges through NEPO212

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/619bdb70-97f7-4fea-8aa7-d7b7f33f122c |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/619bdb70-97f7-4fea-8aa7-d7b7f33f122c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/619bdb70-97f7-4fea-8aa7-d7b7f33f122c
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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