---
title: "Provide Civil and geotech investigations and material testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045783"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045783.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-23"
---

# Provide Civil and geotech investigations and material testing

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045783

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a public procurement process under the title "Framework for Provision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing". Categorised under "Civil engineering support services" (CPV: 71311100), this process is located in the UKC region and follows an open procurement method. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the award signing on 9th July 2024. This open procedure framework contract, valued at £500,000, is intended to provide civil and geotechnical investigations and material testing services. Notably, the tender includes a contract duration of 1440 days with possible renewals and an initial submission deadline of 5th June 2024. 

This procurement process can create significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in civil and geotechnical engineering services. Given that the procurement favours criteria such as price and involves multiple suppliers including Solmek Ltd, Dunelm Geotechnical and Environmental Ltd, and Concept Engineering Consultants Ltd, businesses well-versed in these areas and capable of providing cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete. The open procedure and framework structure may offer further opportunities for long-term engagement and repeated project involvements, making it an attractive proposition for both large enterprises and SMEs in the engineering sector.

## Notice

duplicate on FTS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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Options: 3 x 12 mnths

Renewal: 3 x 12 mths

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS; DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL; SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2024
- 24 Jul 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023059-2024
- 7 May 2024 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014478-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.solmek.com

## Provenance

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