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Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products." This procurement falls under the construction industry category, and covers regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The tender was conducted using a "limited" procurement method with below-threshold limited competition and has reached the award stage as of 19th December 2025, with the contract signed on the same date. This framework agreement commences on 1st February 2026 and is set to run until 31st January 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The framework's goods are to be supplied to Durham County Council and potentially other associated contracting authorities under specific agreements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction materials and frameworks, particularly those offering steel and concrete products, as it entails supplying and delivering to various councils and educational establishments across multiple regions. SMEs like Willowcrete Manufacturing Company Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to compete in this framework due to the demand for varied order quantities and regular deliveries. The potential to serve multiple public-sector entities through a single framework agreement may lead to considerable business growth and broader commercial exposure. Businesses capable of maintaining flexible delivery schedules and competitive pricing in construction procurement may find this type of tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products

Notice Description

Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products The Council makes no guarantee that they will be awarded any call off and no guarantee is in respect of any volume of work under any such call off agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework Agreement. The successful Suppliers will be required to supply and deliver the goods to Durham County Council on an as and when required basis. Deliveries could be daily or multiple drops during a day. There is no minimum order quantity and order quantities will vary. The expected start date for the proposed framework is 1st February 2026. The expected end date for the proposed framework is 31st January 2028. The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further x 24 months from the actual end date. 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. The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council. In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulated their use of the framework agreement. For information regarding SLAs and Access Agreements please contact: procurement.services@durham.gov.uk 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085047-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 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

WILLOWCRETE MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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