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title: "Temporary Works Designer Union Chain Bridge Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545337"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-05"
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# Temporary Works Designer Union Chain Bridge Project

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545337

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the "Temporary Works Designer Union Chain Bridge Project", a services contract valued at £25,000. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 25th June 2018. The project aims to appoint a Temporary Works Designer for the Heritage Lottery Funded initiative, which focuses on the conservation of the historically significant Union Chain Bridge, located in Northumberland, UK. All relevant details regarding the tender can be accessed through the electronic submission link provided.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for engineering and design firms, particularly those with expertise in temporary works and historical conservation projects. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar types of projects and possess the requisite qualifications for technical and economic selection criteria would be well-placed to compete effectively. This project not only supports local heritage but also aims to inspire future generations of engineers, thereby enhancing reputational growth for successful contractors.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint a Temporary Works Designer for the Heritage Lottery Funded Union Chain Bridge project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' is an ambitious project involving the conservation of the historically and internationally significant Grade I/Category A listed Union Chain Bridge and an extensive programme of public engagement. The structure unifies Scotland and England across the River Tweed, promoting both the historical context of the bridge and inspiring a new generation of engineers through its international importance The Temporary Works Designer is to design required temporary works systems and provide drawings and guidance to the Client to enable the completion of Construction Methodology, Sequencing and Risk Assessments. The Councils anticipated budget for the temporary works designer is 25,000.00 GBP The Contract has been split into two stages; this is due to the works being funded by the Heritage Lottery. The Client is currently in the development stage or Stage One of the works, it is during this development phase that all design work needs to be completed in preparation of the Stage II HLF Bid application in March 2019. Assuming that this bid is successful then the Client will give instruction to proceed to the Stage Two elements of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321114 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321114

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321114
  Temporary Works Designer Union Chain Bridge Project - The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint a Temporary Works Designer for the Heritage Lottery Funded Union Chain Bridge project.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545337
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=545337

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