Published date: 21 February 2025

This notice was replaced on 9 June 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 9 June 2025)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Drainage works - 45232452

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£4,000,000

Procurement reference

OPEN2025271

Published date

21 February 2025

Closing date

21 March 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

7 April 2025

Contract end date

6 April 2029

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Sunderland City Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint 3 no. contractors on a framework to undertake drainage investigation and maintenance works located within the City of Sunderland.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Raft

Address

City Hall, Plater Way
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
England

Telephone

07909320787

Email

andrew.raft@sunderland.gov.uk