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Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance of Council Buildings

DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance of Council Buildings" has been concluded by Derbyshire Dales District Council, situated at Town Hall, Matlock, England. The contract has been awarded to Force Contracts Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in South Yorkshire. The industry category for this contract is repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, ensuring continuity of service after early contract termination. The contract, valued at £25,000, will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st May 2026, covering the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical repairs and maintenance within the service sector, particularly SMEs capable of delivering projects efficiently within the specified contract period. The award demonstrates both a potential for partnership with local councils and the need for specialist repair and maintenance services, which SMEs can leverage to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Business entities suited to compete for similar tenders include those with a proven track record in service continuity and adaptive project execution in response to tender waivers and expedited procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance of Council Buildings

Notice Description

An interim contract for Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance has been awarded using a single tender action / waiver to ensure service continuity following the early termination of the previous tendered contract and to enable a longer term contract to be re-procured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0eb949f-be1f-44c9-b41c-6769599f657d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125070d8-05eb-4428-87ba-cb1809fca415
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 May 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
DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORCE CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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