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Architectural, Civil & Structural Design

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for their project titled "Architectural, Civil & Structural Design" at Land at Coniscliffe Road. This project falls under the industry category of architectural design services within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method without competition, classified as below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 15 October 2025 to Queensberry Design Limited and is scheduled to be active until 14 May 2026, with a total gross value of £201,542. The contracting process is currently in the 'award' stage, signifying that the procurement has been successfully awarded to the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to provide specialised services in architectural, civil, and structural design. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from engaging in future below-threshold contracts with public authorities like Darlington Borough Council. Such projects are well-suited for companies adept at delivering high-quality design services within fixed timelines and budgets. As the process here was conducted with a direct, non-competitive method, businesses with established connections or a demonstrable track record with local councils may find similar opportunities accessible for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural, Civil & Structural Design

Notice Description

Architectural, Civil & Structural Design at Land at Coniscliffe Road

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005852-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,233 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEENSBERRY DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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