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Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council is leading a public procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346" within the construction industry sector. This tender, identified by the code DN281734, focuses on works and is set in the UKC13 region. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20th February 2025, and the framework agreement will span from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The project has a substantial budget of £300,000,000 GBP, and the agreement has been signed with Esh Homes Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in residential construction, especially those capable of participating in joint ventures and large-scale projects. The framework agreement aims to deliver various residential developments, making it an ideal opportunity for large-scale construction firms capable of managing sizeable projects over extended periods. With Esh Homes Limited already established as a supplier, firms interested in subcontracting or collaborating on these developments will find ample opportunities for growth and partnership within this initiative.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346 & PB2024-01637

Lot Information

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council - P2017/1190/NE & PB2021-00346

Framework Agreement for Joint Venture Residential Development with Darlington Borough Council

Procurement Information

The Framework partner has and is carrying out significant upfront work on several ongoing projects within the JV that would be ready to initiate in 25/26. The timescales to complete a competitive process will result to significant delays in bringing those projects forward with work in progress being halted. This delay will impact on receipt of key revenues and impacts the timeline for key housing site delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006161-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Claire Weatherburn
Contact Email
claire.weatherburn@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405497

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
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESH HOMES

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