Award

Allington Way Pit

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Allington Way Pit," concerning the construction of a prefabricated working pit. The procurement, categorised under the 'works' industry, reached the award stage on 16th October 2025. This contract, conducted via a direct procurement method below competition threshold, involves a completed lot with work commencing on 8th December 2025 and concluding on 29th January 2026. The project's location is Darlington, UKC13 region, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, signifying adherence to relevant public procurement legislation.

The contract was awarded to MBE (FABRICATIONS) LIMITED, based in Kent, highlighting an opportunity for large-scale fabrication companies or those specialising in prefabricated constructions within the UK to engage and grow through similar public sector projects. By successfully securing contracts like this, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish deeper connections with local councils, particularly for works related to construction. This specific procurement is ideal for companies with expertise in producing prefabricated structures, presenting a strategic pathway to participate in future government contracts within the public authority sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Allington Way Pit

Notice Description

Construction of a Prefabricated Working Pit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065903-2025
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

45223810 - Prefabricated constructions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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

MBE (FABRICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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