Award

Framework for Cleaning Maintenance for Pavements and Subways

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 09:10

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 11:15

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded a public procurement process for a "Framework for Cleaning Maintenance for Pavements and Subways," marking the transition from tender to award stage. This contract was signed on 6th November 2025 and is active, with work scheduled to begin immediately and extend until 10th October 2027, with the potential to extend up to October 2029. Situated in Durham and the surrounding regions, the framework has a total estimated gross value of £480,000. This opportunity, initiated under an open procedure, involves the delivery of street-cleaning and sweeping services, with NORDIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES LTD emerging as the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and maintenance services. Companies that have the resources and expertise to manage and deliver high-quality, cost-effective cleaning services stand to benefit from engaging in such frameworks. As the framework provider, organisations can secure a consistent pipeline of work, solidify their presence within the local government contracts sector, and broaden their portfolio. This scenario is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises like NORDIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES LTD, which participated amidst a competitive bidding process with multiple bidders.

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Notice Title

Framework for Cleaning Maintenance for Pavements and Subways

Notice Description

The opportunity is issued as a single framework without Lots for the provision of Cleaning Maintenance for Pavements and Subways for Durham County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework period is two years, with an option to extend for a further two years from the framework end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period, the Council will determine whether to grant an additional two year extension of the Framework to the successful provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05516c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072250-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 10 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORDIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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