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East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Education has reached the award stage for the contract titled "East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)". This project falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a completion status and an awarded contract value of £26,489,551. The procurement method was selective, specifically executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The Department is based in Manchester, England. The procurement stage is now complete, following the award date on the 24th of October 2025. Key locations involved in the tender include various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and within the United Kingdom, with the contract period extending from the 24th of September 2025 to the 29th of October 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in construction and engineering services. As it is part of a framework agreement, it presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, though the contract was awarded to Tilbury Douglas, a large-scale supplier. Businesses looking to expand within these sectors, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, would find similar future opportunities appealing to pursue for strategic expansion and repositioning in related markets. The project’s expansive geographic footprint also offers potential for regional business involvement, encouraging collaboration across different locations.

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Notice Title

East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)

Notice Description

College construction works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-464de049-aeb5-492a-b8af-c0d83c54c8c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390430c-db8a-41ed-8d26-831fa5515062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,489,551 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,489,551 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 29 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILBURY DOUGLAS

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