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PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation" to Allelys Heavy Haulage. This contract falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation and involves the collection, delivery, and installation of three locomotives for an exhibition in Hopetown, Darlington, between April and June 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key dates including the award date of 9th February 2025 and the contract period running from 24th March 2025 to 29th June 2025. The total value of the contract is £32,000, and it was procured through a direct award method.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in heavy haulage, transportation, and logistics, particularly those that can manage large and specialised transport equipment. SMEs are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future, especially firms with expertise in handling complex logistics for public exhibitions and events. Businesses with experience in the transport sector can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities, expand their portfolio, and build relationships with public sector bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation

Notice Description

PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation - To appoint Allelys to collect three locomotives from venues and deliver and install them at Hopetown Darlington for Railway Pioneers exhibition in April-June 2025. At the end of the exhibition the locomotives will be collected and returned to their venues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f16bf94d-a9d0-489b-b10f-e61ca1c30db6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab8acc3-67d6-48b9-b6f5-27b6feabdd65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 29 Jun 2025 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
Michael Howlett
Contact Email
michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 406543

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

ALLELYS HEAVY HAULAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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