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title: "PB2026-00324 Professional And Technical Solutions - S278/S38 Consultant Highways Engineer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068357"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# PB2026-00324 Professional And Technical Solutions - S278/S38 Consultant Highways Engineer

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068357

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for professional and technical solutions concerning the S278/S38 Consultant Highways Engineer contract in Darlington. This tender, identified as PB2026-00324, was targeted towards highways consultancy services within the region of UKC13 in the United Kingdom. It involved a single lot with provisions for carrying out technical appraisals and site supervision. The contract was directly awarded through the ESPO664-25 Framework without prior publication, reflecting a limited procurement method. The contracting process reached the award stage on 15th April 2026, with the contract signed on 26th March 2026, valued at £95,000 GBP and awarded to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited.

This contract opens opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services and technical site supervision. Firms with expertise in infrastructure management and experience within frameworks such as ESPO are well-positioned to engage similar contracts. Large-scale companies, like Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for growth and expansion by leveraging established frameworks and direct awards. This procurement process indicates that businesses with a regional focus on public service contracts can increase their market share through strategic engagements with local authorities like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Direct award call off from ESPO664-25 Framework. Providing specialist and professional services for carrying out Technical Appraisals and site supervision for a set package of S278/S38 developments being delivered within Darlington

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Providing specialist and professional services for carrying out Technical Appraisals and site supervision for a set package of S278/S38 developments being delivered within Darlington. Term 6 months with option for 1 x 6 months extension

Options: 1 x 6 months

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from ESPO664-25 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034347-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLC13 Darlington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034347-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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