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002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Feb 2026 at 13:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 10:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Durham, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works." This tender, associated with the construction industry (CPV 45000000), covers regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process was in the tender stage, with submission deadlines concluding on 4th February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 28th January 2026. Commencement of the framework is scheduled for 1st May 2026, lasting two years with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. However, this tender was eventually cancelled on 11th February 2026 as indicated by the tender cancellation notice.

The framework intended to facilitate growth by providing opportunities for concrete repair works, masonry repairs, waterproofing repair works, specialist external building services and works, and bricklaying/blockwork. It was structured to award positions to up to three bidding organisations that excelled in achieving the highest weighted scores, potentially benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite the cancellation, such frameworks typically represent substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in construction and restoration services, allowing for competitive call-offs for contracts exceeding £80,001. The procurement method was open, encouraging broad participation without guarantee of minimum work volumes, and included provisions for social value, rebates, and supplier incentive payments to further enhance business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works

Notice Description

To include for Concrete Repair works, Masonry Repairs, Waterproofing Repair works, Specialist External Building Services and works and Bricklaying / blockwork including restoration and/ or conservation works and / or heritage works. A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework. Any proposed award or call off for any type of external works are subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume works, 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. The framework includes for call offs Social Value, Rebates and Supplier Incentive Payments. 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 local and non local authorities where agreed with DCC. 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 May 2026. The documents must be downloaded from the Open Portal system www.open-uk.org and insert the reference OPEN20261. Late submissions or submissions outside of this Open system will not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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 May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012394-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
11 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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