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

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Durham County Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Durham County Council](/buyers/durham-county-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Story Contracting Ltd
- Award value: £40,794
- Tender value: £40,794
- Award date: 27 May 2026
- Published: 21 August 2026
- Contract start: 6 July 2026
- Contract end: 4 December 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: d4b7b1d1-9e2d-4513-9093-6487d75de216-911679
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c4cd8c3-b709-4ba2-b622-8020341ce09e

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b7b1d1-9e2d-4513-9093-6487d75de216-911679)