Award

Professional services in relation to Morrison Busty Depot -Leachate and Methane Pumping Station

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question, initiated by Durham County Council, pertains to the award of a contract for professional services related to the Morrison Busty Depot - Leachate and Methane Pumping Station. The project is located in Durham, UK, and falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The status of the procurement is complete, with an award made on 22nd January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold for broader tendering requirements.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering and gas control systems, particularly those capable of providing expertise in landfill sites' leachate treatment and gas control systems. The successful supplier, Sirius Environmental Limited, demonstrates the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure public sector contracts without competitive bidding. Businesses with expertise in professional consultancy and engineering services are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders, facilitating business growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Professional services in relation to Morrison Busty Depot -Leachate and Methane Pumping Station

Notice Description

PLANNING APPLICATION - REPLACEMENT OF METHANE STRIPPING EQUIPMENT AND GAS COMPOUND FLARE CHAPMANS WELL LANDFILL SITE (MORRISON BUSTY INDUSTRIALESTATE) REPLACEMENT LEACHATE TREATMENT & LANDFILL GAS CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN, PLANNING, TENDER DOCUMENTS & CONTRACT ADMINSTRATION

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005561-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,916 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
Hannah Tate
Contact Email
hannah.tate@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

SIRIUS ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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