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Lift Fabrication Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, as the buying organisation, concluded the Lift Fabrication Framework contract with Century Fabrications, specialising in the sector of repair and maintenance services. The procurement process is categorized under a limited competition method, specifically designed for public authority sub-central government, covering areas such as public buildings, schools, and other council buildings in Durham, UK. The contract, signed on 20th October 2025, became effective on 1st November 2025 and will continue until 30th October 2027, with potential extensions up to October 2029. The framework, valued at £180,000 gross, does not guarantee a minimum supply or expenditure but allows for direct engagement without reopening competition under set agreements, including organisations such as Academy Schools and Fire Services in the North East.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in lift modernisation, repair and maintenance services. Companies like Century Fabrications, particularly those categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would find this framework advantageous given its scope and geographical reach across Durham and neighbouring regions. It opens avenues for expanding service delivery to additional contracting authorities within designated service agreements, potentially increasing market presence and networking with various public service segments such as education, fire services, and housing. Engaging in such frameworks can enhance business portfolios with significant public sector projects and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Lift Fabrication Framework

Notice Description

The successful bidding organisations on the framework will be required to work with lift modernisations carried out by Durham County Council Lift Section. The type of buildings for example but not limited to include public buildings, schools, police stations, leisure centres and various other council buildings. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of goods and / or services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066647-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CENTURY FABRICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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