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title: "SPS00893 STRUCTURAL MONITORING FOR UNION CHAIN PROJECT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000549551"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-07-01"
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# SPS00893 STRUCTURAL MONITORING FOR UNION CHAIN PROJECT

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000549551

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "SPS00893 STRUCTURAL MONITORING FOR UNION CHAIN PROJECT", which falls under the industry category of services. This project, located in Northumberland, UK, is currently at the tender stage and involves the installation of strain gauge monitoring as part of the structural conservation efforts for the historic Union Chain Bridge. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 20 July 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in structural engineering, monitoring technologies, and heritage conservation services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive method statements and risk assessments will be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project is part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, engaging with community-focused enterprises may also enhance the project's public engagement objectives, potentially leading to future projects and partnerships in similar sectors.

## Notice

The Structural Monitoring Consultant is to install and provide strain gauge monitoring including, method statements, sequencing and Risk Assessments. The Contract has been split into two stages; this is due to the works being part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

### 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 Structural Monitoring Consultant is to install and provide strain gauge monitoring including, method statements, sequencing and Risk Assessments. The Contract has been split into two stages; this is due to the works being part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. 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 a successful Stage II HLF Bid works will then proceed to the main refurbishment works, commencing late 2019.. Due to a change in the project requirements this opportunity was awarded but terminated before commencment of work on site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358872 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,570 |

## 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 | MISTRAS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358872
- 6 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324461

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324461
  SPS00893 STRUCTURAL MONITORING FOR UNION CHAIN PROJECT - The Structural Monitoring Consultant is to install and provide strain gauge monitoring including, method statements, sequencing and Risk Assessments. The Contract has been split into two stages; this is due to the works being part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358872
  SPS00893 STRUCTURAL MONITORING FOR UNION CHAIN PROJECT - The Structural Monitoring Consultant is to install and provide strain gauge monitoring including, method statements, sequencing and Risk Assessments. The Contract has been split into two stages; this is due to the works being part funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000549551
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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