Award

Ceiling Track Hoist Supply, Installation and Service For Individual Council Property

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for the supply, installation, and servicing of ceiling track hoists at a council property in the UKC13 region. The procurement, classified under services, involved the installment of three ceiling track hoists, a five-year service plan, and associated warranties. The procurement was below the threshold and proceeded without competition. The process culminated in an award on 22nd October 2025, with the active contract commencing on 27th October 2025 and set to end on 27th October 2030. The total contract value stands at GBP 10,900.43, inclusive of tax.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in installation, repair, and maintenance services related to hoists and other mechanical equipment. As the winning supplier, Simply Moving and Sleeping Ltd, an SME located in Elland, exhibited the capability to deliver targeted services efficiently. Such contracts can help businesses in this industry build their portfolio and leverage long-term service agreements to stimulate growth. This scenario underlines the potential for SMEs to tap into public sector contracts by providing niche technology and tailored service solutions to local government entities.

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Notice Title

Ceiling Track Hoist Supply, Installation and Service For Individual Council Property

Notice Description

The provision, installation and service of three ceiling track hoists at a Council property, including five year service plan and warranties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067610-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42416300 - Hoists

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,083 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
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

SIMPLY MOVING AND SLEEPING

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