Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-d4b2-7218-8ca1-4a44719d5ec6/sub-50k-civil-engineering-framework closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Sub 50k Civil Engineering Framework [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 11 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f4d93898-3638-4f65-af05-8a852249c054) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Durham County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD · Cyngor Gwynedd · 53 days left · 10 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0f49-7002-8294-fee17b4b2429/gwelliannau-i-improvement-works-to-the-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-yst) [Internal refurbishment of office building, College of Policing Ryton · College of Policing Limited · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3264-70ac-b47e-53d4d47c39bd/internal-refurbishment-of-office-building-college-of-policing-ryton) [NDC0130-26 - Installation of Replacement LED Lighting - Greenlanes · North Devon District Council · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3605-73e4-a82d-39df6bb2e4f2/ndc0130-26-installation-of-replacement-led-lighting-greenlanes) [CA18576 - Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity · New College Swindon · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1458c-9ef1-72d0-83ac-b95edf2163c7/ca18576-electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity) [Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity · New College Swindon · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3744-7068-975c-bbafa5217467/electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity) [Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027 · West Sussex County Council · 27 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c38a-70c2-b40d-bef4d791169f/rooftop-solar-pv-om-framework-2027)