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GRP Composite Car Park Decking & Ancillary System

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Chiltern Railway Company Limited involves the awarding of a direct contract for the supply of GRP Composite Car Park Decking & Ancillary System. The contracting entity, based in Sunderland, seeks goods classified under car park building and floor covering within the United Kingdom region UKG13. The procurement stage is complete with the award status pending. The contract is set to begin on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 1st December 2026, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. This direct award was justified by Dura Composites Limited's unique technical capability and proprietary IP, making them the sole supplier able to meet the requirements outlined by the buyer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in composite materials and construction. Companies that specialise in GRP composite solutions, particularly those offering innovative and proprietary high-volume fixing systems, stand to benefit greatly. The demand for a comprehensive service, including design, manufacture, installation and post-construction support, will favour businesses with proven expertise and capability in these areas. SMEs focusing on sustainability through recycling and carbon savings will align well with this buyer's objectives, offering a substantial growth avenue for specialised suppliers looking to showcase their unique capabilities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

GRP Composite Car Park Decking & Ancillary System

Notice Description

The goods are a GRP Composite Decking material, including stair case for the resurfacing of a car park into a steel frame. Delivery of the goods to a UK bonded warehouse, with a 25 year warranty on the performance.

Procurement Information

Dura Composites holds proprietary IP and unique technical capability, including hidden Fixing CAM system, bespoke tooling, and CNC infrastructure for high-volume fixing, which can be retrospectively fitted to the steel car park frame. They are the only supplier able to provide verified EPDs, full 25-year warranty, and 60/120-year design life backed by scientific evidence. They have exclusive ability to recycle existing GRP and new GRP deck at end-of-life; no other supplier offers this. They offer a full turnkey solution (design, manufacture, install, PC) with in-house witness testing and structural engineering expertise. They have a proven track record: product system installed on previous projects; mock-up completed; stock available. They offer us carbon savings versus alternatives align with sustainability objectives. We are unable to fin any reasonable alternatives that exist without unacceptable risk or inferior outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083375-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44112200 - Floor coverings

45213312 - Car park building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,569,076 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.department@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DURA COMPOSITES

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