Tender

002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement concerning Specialist External Building Works, titled "002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works". The procurement is at the tender stage and employs an open competitive method, suitable for organisations capable of undertaking concrete and masonry repair works, waterproofing, and various specialist external building services such as restoration, conservation, and heritage work. This active tender comprises primarily construction work under the CPV code 45000000, with locations spread across various regions of the United Kingdom. The tender submission deadline is the 4th of February, 2026 at noon, with an initial enquiry period ending on the 28th of January, 2026. Contracts are expected to commence from the 1st of May, 2026 and can extend as far as April 2030.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in external building services to grow their portfolio by potentially securing a spot on the framework, even if there is no guarantee of minimum work volumes. It particularly favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capabilities to compete in a highly competitive bidding process where only the top three organisations with the highest weighted scores are awarded framework positions. The framework facilitates strategic growth for business entities through avenues such as social value contributions, rebates, and supplier incentive payments. Organisations capable of showcasing compliance with tender specifications and demonstrating value for money will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their market presence.

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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/000016-2026
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
2 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
Kelly Stewart
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
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 and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

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