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

Awarded to Story Contracting Ltd

Durham County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 March 2026

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Overview

Durham County Council procured early contractor involvement for the design and replacement of Middle Blackdene Footbridge, involving removal of the existing footbridge and installation of a replacement structure with steel beams, FRP deck, and parapets, with retention and modification of existing abutments. The contract, valued at £40,794.32, was awarded to Story Contracting Ltd on 26 May 2026 through competition against the NEPO211 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works Framework.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Works
Estimated value
£40,794
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
No
Published
21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Bridge renewal construction work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£40,794
Award date
26 May 2026
Contract period
5 July 2026 → 4 December 2026
Contract length
5 months
Winner
  • Story Contracting Ltd

This contract ends on 4 December 2026.

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Story Contracting Ltd

Public contracts won
14
Across UK and EU notices

2 other contracts from Durham County Council since 2025, worth £255,176.

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,000

Median of 19,399 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 75% below the median.

Durham County Council in the last 12 months

64

contracts awarded, worth £50,801,497 in total

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    21 August 2026

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