---
title: "Sinkhole Eston Investigatory Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# Sinkhole Eston Investigatory Works

Buyer: REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ca

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, pertains to the "Sinkhole Eston Investigatory Works" project, aimed at providing solutions for the sinkhole's investigation and management. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on highways consultancy and engineering services. Located in Redcar, UK (region UKC12), the tender reached its award stage on 10th December 2025, following a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale company based in London, was awarded this contract, with the initial term spanning from 15th September 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and engineering sectors, especially those with expertise in highways and infrastructure. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality technical advice and manage complex engineering tasks are best suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such public procurement projects can expand a firm's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with governmental bodies, paving the way for future contract opportunities in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Contract award to undertake further investigations on a sink hole. The investigations will consider short term measures to reduce the risk of any further collapsing, provide technical advice and specifications for the assessment of long term measures and provision of principal designer duties under CDM regulations. Initial Contract Period: 15/9/2025 - 31/12/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081515-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311220 - Highways engineering services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081515-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081515-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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