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MORRISON BUSTY DEPOT SOLAR FARM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 07:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Durham County Council as the buying organisation, responsible for awarding a contract for the "Morrison Busty Depot Solar Farm Maintenance Contract". This falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" and is located within the UK, specifically in the region of UKC. The procurement reached the Award stage on 17th October 2025, with the contract period set from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2030. The procurement method was direct and below the competitive threshold, indicating a straightforward selection of the contractor without a competitive bidding process. This maintenance contract is valued at £75,000 (exclusive of VAT) and has been awarded to Ivegate Ltd, a supplier based in Leeds.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in solar farm maintenance, to explore similar contract opportunities for business growth. Potential contractors involved in sustainable energy solutions and maintenance would find themselves well-suited for similar future projects initiated by public authorities like Durham County Council. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage such contract awards to build their portfolio in the public sector services domain, enhancing their market credibility and expanding their client base within local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MORRISON BUSTY DEPOT SOLAR FARM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of Morrison Busty Depot Solar Farm - Maintenance Contract (5 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066102-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2030 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kstew@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IVEGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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