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Dolphin Centre CHP Agreement

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dolphin Centre CHP Agreement, procured by Darlington Borough Council, is focused on the repair and maintenance work for the heating plant at the Dolphin Centre. This contract falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically targeting heating-plant repair and maintenance. The procurement process has been completed through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Centrica Business Solutions UK Limited, effective from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2040. The main location of the tender is in Darlington, within the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses involved in energy solutions and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in combined heat and power (CHP) systems. While the procurement was made directly to Centrica Business Solutions UK Limited, large businesses in the energy sector may find similar future opportunities with local councils that require specialised skills in managing, maintaining, and repairing complex energy systems. High-standard service delivery in such contracts can help in building a strong portfolio and reputation in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dolphin Centre CHP Agreement

Notice Description

Dolphin Centre CHP agreement for repair and maintenance work for Darlington Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049798-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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