--- title: "Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0589f5.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council (HCC) has awarded a framework agreement titled "Structural Inspections & Minor Design Services Framework" to WSP UK Limited to carry out a comprehensive programme involving maintenance, new builds, rationalisation, and refurbishment of council estates and clients' properties. The procurement, classified under services, encompasses structural inspections and minor design work areas such as chimneys, boiler flues, and hidden roof spaces. Using an open procedure method, this contract will commence on 1st January 2026, running until 31st December 2029. The framework can be accessed by the Isle of Wight Council, Reading Borough Council, and other local authorities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in structural engineering and design services, promoting business growth through diverse sectors. Although a single large supplier has been appointed, smaller companies specialising in these areas can benefit from subcontracting or partnership possibilities. The measured rates strategy offers predictable income for planned inspections, contributing to a stable financial environment. Enterprises with a robust capability in engineering design and consultancy services would be well-suited to engage with this framework, despite its single supplier setup, through call-off contracts within the term. The framework underscores the importance of quality criteria in capacity, resources, and management, providing businesses with clear objectives to enhance their service standards. ## Notice Hampshire County Council (HCC) has awarded the above named framework to undertake its large and varied programme of work involving maintenance, new build, rationalisation and refurbishment of the County Council's and its clients' built estate, met by a variety of arrangements. As part of its asset and Risk Management programme, the County Council undertakes structural inspections of the built estate on a five-year rolling programme. The programme also includes specific items such as chimneys and boiler flues over 2m high, play and boundary walls, retaining walls, lighting grids, lofts, and other hidden roof spaces. Hampshire County Council is the lead contracting authority, with the framework available for use by the following contracting authorities: Hampshire County Council, the Isle of Wight Council and Reading Borough Council. The Framework Agreement is due to commence on 1st January 2026 and will be for a period of 4 years to 31st December 2029. The Authority may enter into Call-off Contracts with a Framework Supplier at any time during the term of the Framework Agreement, up until the date of expiry, by following the Call-off Procedure as detailed in this ITT and the Framework Specification. Call-off contracts under this framework agreement will be awarded by placing a call-off order for the services as and when required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027240-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | £3,000,000 | | Contracts value | £3,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WSP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027240-2026 - 12 Nov 2025 at 16:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073294-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050993-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 14:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049572-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027240-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073294-2025 12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050993-2025 22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049572-2025 18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home - https://www.hants.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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