Provision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing for Durham County Council
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Material Testing for Durham County Council
Awarded 06 Feb 2020
Awarded06 Feb 2020
Value£10,000,000.00
SupplierSolmek Ltd,Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Limited,Dunelm Geotechnical and Environmental Limited
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 4y 9mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 6 Feb 2020Expired 23 Feb 2022
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Durham County Council awarded a framework contract to Solmek Ltd, Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Limited, and Dunelm Geotechnical and Environmental Limited for the provision of civil and geotechnical engineering investigation and material testing.
The contract value is AUD 10,000,000.
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