Tender

002926/002864 Framework for Scaffolding: Lot 1 Highway Services and Lot 2 Construction Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a tender process for a framework agreement titled "002926/002864 Framework for Scaffolding: Lot 1 Highway Services and Lot 2 Construction Services" in the construction industry category. The framework will commence on 1st March 2026 and span two years, with possible extensions up to four years. This opportunity covers scaffolding services for highway and construction projects across Durham and may extend to additional contracting authorities with existing service agreements. Notably, this open procurement process, under UK legislation 2023/54, is below the threshold for open competition and invites submissions until 18th December 2025, post which the tender will transition from the current stage. The early enquiry period ends on 12th December 2025. Submissions are to be made electronically, aligning with the framework’s procurement strategy for maximum efficiency.

This tender presents substantial business growth possibilities, particularly for firms specialising in scaffolding for construction and highway infrastructure. The framework is designed to attract Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), with no guaranteed minimum work volume but a potential wide reach due to the inclusion of emergency response requirements for unsafe scaffold conditions. Businesses skilled in rapid response and high-quality service delivery have a competitive edge, given the criteria for awarded projects prioritise urgent requirements. With the opportunity to secure up to three framework slots for each lot, firms that provide a compelling balance of price and technical proficiency stand a strong chance. This framework is well-suited for businesses aiming to leverage their scaffolding expertise for both planned and emergency road and construction works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002926/002864 Framework for Scaffolding: Lot 1 Highway Services and Lot 2 Construction Services

Notice Description

Framework for Scaffolding: Lot 1 Highway Services and Lot 2 Construction Services This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with DCC. Including other Organisations and Local / Non-Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council. For information regarding SLAs and Access Agreements please contact: procurement.services@durham.gov.uk The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st March 2026. The opportunity is issued as a multiple Lot contract, Lot 1 Scaffolding for Highway Services, and Lot 2 Scaffolding for Construction Services. Bidding organisations can apply for Lot 1 and / or Lot 2. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume works, or any minimum expenditure. It is a condition of this Framework that the successful Provider(s) must pay up to 1% retrospective rebate based on all business transacted via this Framework for the entire duration of the Contract period. Supplier Early Payment Discount It is to be noted that if you opt in to SIP, the % applies for the duration of the framework including any extensions

Lot Information

Scaffolding: Lot 1 Highway Services

Scaffolding: Lot 1 Highway Services. Bidding organisations will need to provide scaffolding for projects for Highway Operations work which usually requires scaffolds which are classed as designed scaffold under TG20:21 and often erected over running water. Successful contractors will, in addition to planned projects, be required to provide a same day emergency response to cover emergency requirements such as for example: - dangerous occurrences such as a bridge collapse, and make safe call outs should any adverse weather make a scaffold dangerous

Renewal: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date.

Scaffolding: Lot 2 Construction Services

Scaffolding: Lot 2 Construction Services Bidding organisations will be required to provide Scaffolding to support construction works. This is to include the provision and erection of various scaffolding equipment to include scaffold design and subsequent dismantling and removal of scaffold. All scaffolds are to be provided with an identification label. Successful contractors will, in addition to planned projects, be required to provide a same day emergency response to cover emergency requirements such as for example: - dangerous occurrences such as a building collapse and make safe call outs should any adverse weather make a scaffold dangerous. Further details of the requirements are set out in Document 3A Specification

Renewal: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e763
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076468-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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