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S&DR 200 Anniversary Journey Re-Creation

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council spearheaded a public procurement process titled "S&DR 200 Anniversary Journey Re-Creation," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on railway engineering and event services. This event commemorating the first journey of Locomotion No. 1 is set to take place from 26th September 2025 to 28th September 2025 in the region of UKC13, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with the contract signed on 8th September 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in railway engineering and event services to showcase their expertise in historical event recreations. SMEs in the region specialising in these fields could see significant growth by aligning themselves with heritage projects. The event will benefit from the skills of Vintage Trains Limited, who have been awarded the contract to recreate this historical journey, an initiative that could set a precedent for similar future events, thus opening avenues for businesses well-versed in niche engineering and event management services.

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Notice Title

S&DR 200 Anniversary Journey Re-Creation

Notice Description

S&DR 200 anniversary journey re-creation taking place on 26th September 2025 until 28th September 2025 and will see the Locomotion No 1 replica train recreate the first journey of Loco No 1 in 1825.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054593-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

VINTAGE TRAINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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