Award

Contract for Stock Fencing & Associated Works at Abbey Farm

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 15:45

Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Stock Fencing and Associated Works at Abbey Farm, located in Ellerton Abbey, Richmond, DL11 6AN. This procurement, completed on 25th September 2025, followed an open method of competition under a below-threshold arrangement. The main industry categories are fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work, alongside agricultural services. This contract requires the supply and installation of 1,600 metres of high tensile stock fencing, six wooden gates, and the removal of 2,000 metres of old fencing. The project is allocated to commence on 25th September 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2025. The winning bidder is Maydencroft Limited, an SME based in Hitchin, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the agricultural and construction sectors, especially those specialising in fencing and related works. The contract, while already awarded, underscores Durham County Council's need for similar services, indicating possible future opportunities for suppliers focused on robust infrastructure and agricultural enhancements. Companies that are adept at delivering quality work within the public sector constraints could find future tenders from this buyer beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capability in handling public authority projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Stock Fencing & Associated Works at Abbey Farm

Notice Description

This contract is for Stock Fencing and Associated works at Abbey Farm, Ellerton Abbey, Richmond, DL11 6AN. The primary objective of the contract is for a single Provider to supply and erect 1,600m of HT 6/80/22 high tensile stock fencing and 50m wooden post and 5 rail. Also to supply and fit, six wooden 8ft gates within the fence line. Additionally, 2,000m of old fence line is to be dismantled and removed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059871-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£34,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kay.duthie@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
TLC14 Durham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAYDENCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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