Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c21-11a1-73c2-9c97-6f8974d4ea11/contract-for-the-works-contract-administration-services-in-respect-of-domestic-s awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for the Works Contract Administration Services in respect of Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation (SWIi) Project [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £63,520 Published 4 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 30 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This contract is to engage and appoint a Contract Administrator to oversee the Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation (SWIi) and Smart Heating Controls Contractors (which are being procured separately) Durham County Council and Durham University Energy Institute have applied for funding from The European Regional Development Fund to fund the delivery of a solid wall insulation (SWI) innovation project in domestic properties in fuel poor communities across Durham. Durham County Council Durham and Durham University Energy Institute are looking into a potential tender exercise to put in place an Innovation Solid Wall Insulation Project of which this Tender exercise is to engage and appoint a Contract Administrator for this project (including Clerk of Works and Principal Designer services) ### Funding The Council is currently in the process of submitting an ERDF (European Regional Development Funds) application for the funding to enable delivery of this Project. At present the Council has submitted an application for funding to ensure the delivery of the scope and achievement of the strategic objectives. Should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining ERDF funding the Project will not go ahead, (unless an alternative funding source is identified). Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of the Council for funds from ERDF being successful. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 16th November 2017. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th June 2020 This is including a 12 month defect period Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/402817a2-9ac2-4a44-b6d8-319d95652c85) 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. 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