Sub 50k Civil Engineering Framework

This procurement exercise is for the implementation of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Civil Engineering Works valued at no more than £50,000 on behalf of Durham County Council. The main users of the Framework Agreement will be Technical Services, Highway Services Department however the Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council or associated bodies. The Authority intends to enter into a Framework Agreement and Contract with a maximum of six successful contractors for a maximum period of up to 48 months, although call off contracts may extend beyond that period. Call-Offs will be contracted under the NEC3 Short Form Contract provided with the tender pack. The method according to which work under the Framework Agreement will be allocated to the Framework Agreement providers will be confirmed and set out in detail in the Invitation to Tender.

The Authority estimates that over the 48 months the value of the Framework Agreement will range between £500,000 and £4,100,000. However the Authority makes no guarantee as to the amount of work, if any, awarded under the Framework Agreement. It is to be noted that Projects under this Framework may be funded by Council Capital funds or external funding agencies including Heritage Lottery Funds, European Regional Development Funds and Local Enterprise Partnership Funds.