Award

Maintenance and Repair of Cleaning Machines (Tenant Machines only)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:46

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council involves the contract for the maintenance and repair of Tennant cleaning machines, specifically targeting existing machines used throughout various service sectors, including culture & sport, facilities management, and DCC cleaning services. This award notice, dated 15 April 2026, falls under the "services" category, with Durham County Council acting as the buying organisation. Located in Durham, UK, this direct award presents a unique opportunity for GT Cleaning Machines Limited, an approved Tennant Authorised Partner, as no other authorised partners are operating in the relevant regions. The procurement process is in the award stage with a contract period starting from 1 May 2026 until February 2028, subject to renewal depending on the use of Tenant machines and the availability of alternative maintenance solutions.

This tender facilitates business growth opportunities particularly for companies engaged in cleaning machine repair and maintenance, preferably those operating in or near Durham, UK. Companies authorised by manufacturers such as Tennant, and capable of providing warranty support, field technical support, software upgrades, and relevant factory service training stand to gain the most from this contract. SMEs with specialised skills in the maintenance of floor cleaning machines have a direct path to diversifying their client base, increasing market reach, and becoming key service providers in this sector. The direct award method underscores GT Cleaning Machines Limited's strategic advantage, emphasising the importance of obtaining exclusive rights or authorisation from machine manufacturers for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Repair of Cleaning Machines (Tenant Machines only)

Notice Description

DCC has several services using Tennant floor cleaning machines these include culture & sport, Facilities management and DCC cleaning service. Each service works to a cleaning standard within their sites, and it is key the cleaning machines are fully operational, fit for purpose and safe to use. Please note, this award is for the maintenance and repair of Tenant cleaning machines only. Purchase of new machines will be by competitive tender. GT Cleaning are an approved and recognised Sales and Service Authorised Partner, who work independently as well as alongside the Tennant 'Direct' sales team. Tennant has no other recognised 'Authorised Partners' operating in the North East, North West and Scotland. Tennant Authorised Partners benefit from; O Full Warranty Support O Field Technical Support O Access to Software uploads O Access to Diagnostic Tools O Technical Bulletins and Updates O Factory Service Training

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire available to access and respond to free of charge at open-uk.org

Procurement Information

Following PME conducted August 2025, we were sent a letter from Tenant. The letter stated: GT Cleaning are an approved and recognised Sales and Service Authorised Partner, who work independently as well as alongside the Tennant 'Direct' sales team. Tennant has no other recognised 'Authorised Partners' operating in the North East, North West and Scotland. Tennant Authorised Partners benefit from; O Full Warranty Support O Field Technical Support O Access to Software uploads O Access to Diagnostic Tools O Technical Bulletins and Updates O Factory Service Training Please note this contract is for repair and maintenance of existing machines only. Requirements for new machines will be procured using a tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034222-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39713410 - Floor-cleaning machines

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GT CLEANING MACHINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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