---
title: "Framework Agreement for Setting Out / Surveying for Civil Engineering Works and Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05297e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Framework Agreement for Setting Out / Surveying for Civil Engineering Works and Design

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05297e

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract under the framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Setting Out / Surveying for Civil Engineering Works and Design" for providing surveying and setting out services pertinent to civil engineering works. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, was awarded using an open procurement method. The contract was officially awarded to Academy Geomatics Limited, a supplier based in Gateshead, UK. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on October 31, 2025, and conclude on July 21, 2027, with potential renewals extending up to July 22, 2029. A standstill period ends on October 28, 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in civil engineering and related fields. With a focus on framework agreements that do not require reopening competition, the contracting process favours businesses with proven experience and comprehensive delivery plans. The procurement is substantial with a gross value of £360,000, ensuring considerable work opportunities throughout the contract duration. Businesses with a solid track record in civil engineering and readiness to efficiently engage in framework agreements can find this an attractive opportunity to expand their reach within public sector service delivery in the North East of England.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of setting out and surveying for Civil Engineering works and design for DCC

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: start of contract 22/7/25 end of contract 21/7/27 extension 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066234-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY GEOMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 10:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066234-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 10:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066234-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028711-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.academyg.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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