Published date: 4 July 2018

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Awarded contract (published 1 July 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Structural engineering consultancy services - 71312000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£65,000

Procurement reference

NHM002-DN349878-16976849

Published date

4 July 2018

Closing date

20 July 2018

Contract start date

6 August 2018

Contract end date

31 July 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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.

More information

Additional text

Documents available to download from https://procontract.due-north.com

About the buyer

Contact name

Jacqui Arkle

Address

County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1670622550

Email

jacqui.arkle@northumberland.gov.uk

Website

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk