Planning

Civil Engineering Framework Sub 50k

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Civil Engineering Framework Sub 50k," focusing on construction works. This framework aims to deliver civil engineering works valued at no more than £50,000. The project is within the public authority sector and applies primarily to the Durham area, specifically the UKC region. The notice for this planned procurement was published on 24th May 2025, with the procurement currently in the planning stage. There is a communication notice scheduled for 1st June 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031. Employing an open procedure as its procurement method, the framework establishes conditions for a favourable competitive bidding process.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those aligned with projects under £50,000. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in infrastructure works may find this framework advantageous, providing the scope to align and partner with Durham County Council's Technical and Highway Services Departments. The open procedure allows a transparent and accessible application environment, encouraging businesses to engage in a competitive process that could result in long-term growth opportunities within the public sector in the North-East of England.

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Notice Title

Civil Engineering Framework Sub 50k

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is for the implementation of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Civil Engineering Works valued at no more than PS50,000 on behalf of Durham County Council. The main users of the Framework Agreement will be Technical Services, Highway Services Department however the Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027323-2025
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 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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