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Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of Kitchen Ventilation Systems along with the testing of general ductwork

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 16:42

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council awarded a framework agreement for the maintenance, service, and repair of kitchen ventilation systems, along with testing of general ductwork. This contract, under procurement initiation on 21st August 2025, serves a wide range of properties, including educational institutions, public buildings, and leisure facilities. Offered as an open procedure, this contract covers approximately 180 kitchens and 80 duct inspections, with the award stage completed as of 15th October 2025, and the contract set to commence on 1st December 2025. The framework allows for optional extensions up to a maximum period extending to 30th November 2029, providing flexibility for Durham County Council to accommodate additional contracting authorities under specified procurement service agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building installation repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in maintaining complex systems across diverse property types. SMEs, including those based locally or with an ability to provide rapid response services, are well-suited to meet the requirements, with ample scope for growth through strategic partnerships or service expansion. The framework facilitates potential business collaborations with other local authorities and organisations, thus broadening market opportunities for capable suppliers in the service sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of Kitchen Ventilation Systems along with the testing of general ductwork

Notice Description

Contract for a Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of Kitchen Ventilation Systems along with the testing of general ductwork. The successful Contractor to be appointed for this contract which to cover a wide and diverse range of properties, approximately 180 kitchens and 80 general ductwork inspections in establishments including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including Academies, leisure facilities, fire and rescue stations etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract is to cover a wide and diverse range of properties, approximately 180 kitchens and 80 general ductwork inspections in establishments including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including Academies, leisure facilities, fire and rescue stations etc. Additional Properties may be added or removed during the course of the Framework. This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council: * Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East * Maintained Schools in County Durham * County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, * Believe Housing * Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham. The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.

Renewal: The initial duration of the proposed Framework Agreement is 2 years subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for a term of 1 year plus an additional term of 1 year or terms to be determined by the Council (at its sole discretion) but for an additional overall term of no greater than a further 2 years from the actual end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065734-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£272,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
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

VENTILATION HYGIENE SPECIALISTS

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