Contract award · 27 May 2026

Early Contractor Involvement for the Design for the Replacement of Middle Blackdene Footbridge

Durham County Council awarded “Early Contractor Involvement for the Design for the Replacement of…” to Story Contracting Limited for £40,794.

Construction workNorth East

Value £40,794

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Durham County Council · Regional or local authority
Value
£40,794.32
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Construction work · Bridge renewal construction work (CPV 45221119)
Timeline
  1. Contract date27 May 2026
  2. Published21 Aug 2026Published 86 days after the contract date

Description

Durham County Council (DCC) require a contractor to prepare and under-take a scheme to remove the existing sub-standard footbridge and install a replacement structure (comprising steel beams with FRP deck and parapets). The existing abutments are to be retained and modified/ repaired as required to accommodate the replacement deck. Further competition against Framework Agreement NEPO211 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works Framework - Lot 2.

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