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PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works." This construction contract involves resurfacing the Dolphin Centre roof, installing PV solar panels, replacing two Air Handling Units, and a CHP generator in the basement. The industry category falls under construction structures and materials. The contract location is in the North East of England, UK. The contract, awarded to Willmott Dixon, covers the period from 16 December 2024 to 15 July 2025, with a project value of £1,500,000 GBP. The procurement used a direct award method and is now in the award stage, with the award notice published on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction companies and suppliers of construction materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the specific work involved and the value of the contract. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain experience in large-scale refurbishment projects, and build a relationship with Darlington Borough Council, which could lead to future opportunities.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works

Notice Description

PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works - A construction contract to resurface the dolphin centre roof & install PV solar panels. Replace 2 Air Handling Units & a CHP generator in the basement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34d59441-c8f9-479b-b244-4f6e72b13070
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33616289-90d1-4179-9115-65589886dc87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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