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East Durham College - Main Works (con_28702)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The East Durham College Main Works procurement, orchestrated by the Department for Education, focuses on construction work for buildings of further education. The contracting process, which has reached the award stage, involves regions across the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The procurement, valued at approximately £26.49 million, is set to commence on 24 September 2025 and conclude on 29 October 2027. Utilizing a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, it has been classified under the works category within the main procurement classification scheme (CPV code 45214500). The contract was awarded to Tilbury Douglas, indicating the project's alignment with large-scale suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, specifically those capable of undertaking large-scale educational infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in further education facilities will find this a lucrative opportunity to contribute to developing essential educational infrastructure across regions such as the North East and East Midlands. Given that the procurement is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger construction firms, particularly those experienced in framework agreements, will be best positioned to leverage growth opportunities from this contract. The prime contractor, Tilbury Douglas, sets a benchmark for large enterprises aiming to engage in similar procurement opportunities.

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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-c84b7026-5160-4b65-bdae-c9a65411acaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89bd3ed2-1000-458a-a1a7-89fbe687beef
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

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
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILBURY DOUGLAS

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