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title: "Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543675"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-22"
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# Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543675

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Consulting Contractor for the "Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities" project under an open procurement method. The contract initiative began with a tender published on 22nd May 2018, and interested parties were invited to submit their bids electronically by 11th June 2018. The project involves major structural repairs to the Union Chain Bridge, with a total contract value of £50,000. The delivery locations are in the Northumberland region of the UK, and the procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded the tendering phase.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses with expertise in consulting services related to heritage construction projects, structural repairs, and project management. Companies capable of navigating complex infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders, such as local councils and charitable trusts, would find this tender appealing. With the potential for collaboration on similar future projects, participating organisations can increase their visibility and foster relationships within the public sector, thus driving business growth in the construction and consultancy industries.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council, as the Contracting Authority, has appointed a Consulting Contractor for the Heritage Lottery Funded 'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project involves a complex range of stakeholders - it is being undertaken jointly between Northumberland and Scottish Borders Councils with Woodhorn Charitable Trust (WCT) providing operational support - and a range of consultancies. Northumberland County Council in partnership with Scottish Borders Council are planning major structural repairs to the bridge, which includes wrought and cast-iron components as well as the masonry tower / anchorages and the environs. The Consulting Contractor will be required to review the provided drawings, specifications and methodologies from the Contracting Authority, provide guidance on the feasibility of construction and to provide priced bill of quantities of each item of work, methodologies, programmes and risk assessments associated with the completion of each item.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334833 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,667 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHUMBERLAND |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland, TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334833
- 22 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319702

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319702
  Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland - Northumberland County Council, as the Contracting Authority, is looking to appoint a Consulting Contractor for the Heritage Lottery Funded 'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' project.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334833
  Provision of a Consulting Contractor for Union Chain Bridge, Northumberland - Northumberland County Council, as the Contracting Authority, has appointed a Consulting Contractor for the Heritage Lottery Funded 'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- http://www.procontract.due-north.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543675

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