Award

Framework for External Platform Lifts

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:51

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 08:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for a Framework regarding External Platform Lifts, targeting the construction work industry with CPV code 45000000. The project covers the North East region of the United Kingdom and involves survey, design, supply, installation, reconditioning, and related services for external platform lifts. The contract was offered via an open procedure, with key dates including a tender period deadline on 25th February 2025, a contract commencement on 1st August 2025, and completion by 31st July 2027. Post-tender, the award was issued in April 2025, contracting Terry Group Limited as the main supplier, with TK Access Solutions Limited as a reserve contractor, collectively covering a four-year contractual term. The total contract value is approximately £350,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises as its suitability criteria explicitly support SME involvement. Construction firms with expertise in lift systems and community installations are well-suited to benefit from such frameworks. Companies that engage can anticipate participating in projects sponsored by both Durham County Council and other authorities with Service Level Agreements, potentially expanding their client base and enhancing their competitive standing in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for External Platform Lifts

Notice Description

This Framework is for the survey, design, supply, install, remove, recondition re-siting and/ or store of External Platform Lifts and associated works in the Community. The scope of lifts currently delivered encompasses External Platform Lifts of which a combined total of approximately 3 are delivered on an annual basis across the County Successful Service providers will visit clients, carry out surveys and submit quotes to the Home Improvement Agency (HIA). Following submission of quotes, the HIA will approve grants and allocate funding based on the eligibility of clients and works as detailed in the Housing Grants, Construction and Repair Act 1996 and Durham County Council policies. For this Framework the Council following this tender exercise will appoint a maximum of 2 Bidding organisations onto the framework. 1 main and 1 reserve contractor who achieve the highest weighted overall scores This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council. The documents must be downloaded from https://www.open-uk.org/ under Reference 202539 Additional information: The documents must be downloaded from https://www.open-uk.org/ under Reference 202539

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcb89d92-14a3-4d42-9015-2b746d2dd802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2748912-4307-409e-a487-569a35e81105
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,001 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TERRY GROUP

TK ACCESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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