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Darlington BC - Various Locations within the Borough of Darlington - Carriageway Patching Prior to Preventative Maintenance 2026.

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council involves a carriageway patching project at various locations within the Borough of Darlington, focusing on preventing future maintenance issues. This falls under the construction work industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Rainton Construction Ltd being the successful supplier. The tender was part of a selective procurement process called off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £178,306.70. The contract period is set from 29th November 2025 to 29th March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in construction work, particularly those with expertise in road surfacing and maintenance. With the procurement method favouring a framework agreement, businesses proficient in such work can engage with Darlington Borough Council's infrastructure projects. The project allows suppliers to demonstrate their skills in infrastructure enhancement, boosting their portfolio and providing potential access to future public works contracts in the region. SMEs can leverage their capability to bid for similar opportunities, enhancing growth prospects through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Darlington BC - Various Locations within the Borough of Darlington - Carriageway Patching Prior to Preventative Maintenance 2026.

Notice Description

Provision of Highways Surfacing for Various Locations within the Borough of Darlington - Carriageway Patching Prior to Preventative Maintenance 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43648f6f-8743-49c4-b3d8-4576efd04e0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf0a610-a957-4006-b440-acca5d2a7644
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,306 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,306 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 1-6 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

RAINTON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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