Planning

Framework for Specialist Construction Building Works and Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process to establish a framework for Specialist Construction Building Works and Services. The procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting specialist building services. The planned procurement notice was published on 24th May 2025, with a future notice date indicated as 1st August 2025. The procurement stage currently falls under planning, with an open procedure expected to commence on 1st November 2026, and the framework agreement is intended to last until 31st October 2030. Key aspects involve various specialised repairs and construction tasks across the UKC region of the country.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in construction work, stone conservations, masonry repairs, and architectural metalwork. Businesses that can address the diverse range of construction needs detailed in the framework and demonstrate capacity for executing complex building projects would find this procurement prospect advantageous. Moreover, the scope for a framework agreement offers a strategic avenue for qualifying firms to secure multiple projects, enabling consistent business development over a substantial period. Given the open procedure procurement method, interested parties are encouraged to prepare for competition in this lucrative sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Specialist Construction Building Works and Services

Notice Description

Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a Framework of three Bidding Organisations for the provision of Specialist Construction Building Works which may include the Design and / or Supply and Delivery of required works on a project by project basis (on a non-exclusive basis). The type of works under this Framework Agreement includes the following and it is a requirement that the Bidding Organisations can confirm that they can meet and have capacity to meet all of the requirements listed below: Specialist Building Services*; * Stone Work Repairs, Brick Work Repairs, Block Work Repairs, Structural Masonry Repairs, Concrete Repairs, Repointing, Brickwork, Stonework, Blockwork; * Underpinning, Piling, Soil Anchors, Retaining Walls, Floor Heave Rectification, Concrete Floor Replacement, Drainage Repairs, Leadwork, Roofwork, Guttering; * Stone Restoration, Stone Conservation, Conservation of historic ruins, Pressure Grouting & Pointing; War Memorials Repairs; * Epoxy Coatings, Pumped Screeds, Specialist Coatings, Bund and tank linings, Diamond Drilling and Cutting * Insulated Render, Rendering, Cladding Systems, Waterproofing, Damp Proof Injection, Plastering * Timber Repairs, Timber Treatment, Dry Rot Treatment, Architectural Metalwork Repairs * Bird Repellent Systems, Pressure Washing, Masonry Cleaning, Grit Blasting, Paving Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027321-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
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
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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