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Design, Supply and Installation of a Solar Canopy to the Horden Cotsford project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Design, Supply and Installation of a Solar Canopy to the Horden Cotsford project" at Cotsford Park Estate, Horden, Peterlee, within the "works" category. The procurement, classified under construction work, commenced and concluded with the awarding of the contract by 14th July 2025 and set to end on 29th August 2025. Utilising a direct procurement method without competition, the project was awarded to A&S LANDSCAPE LIMITED from Shrewsbury, tapping into sub-central government purviews, thereby fulfilling the legal requirements under UK's legislation 2023/54.

This project provides significant opportunities for SME businesses capable of undertaking solar canopy installations, particularly those versed in construction works. The partnership with Durham County Council could bolster a company's profile and credentials in sustainable infrastructure projects, offering exposure and experience in the public sector and aiding growth. The business landscape for suppliers engaging in sustainable energy and infrastructural projects could find this venture in Northern England a promising avenue, cementing their foothold in governmental contracts and expanding into future public works initiatives.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply and Installation of a Solar Canopy to the Horden Cotsford project

Notice Description

Design, Supply and Installation of a Solar Canopy to the Horden Cotsford project at Cotsford Park Estate, Horden, Peterlee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038649-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A&S LANDSCAPE

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