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Skinnergate Housing - Site Investigation Works

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Skinnergate Housing - Site Investigation Works" project, related to the public authority sub-central government sector. This project was categorised under services, focusing on site-investigation services in Darlington, United Kingdom (UKC13 region). The procurement was handled as a direct method without competition, as it fell below the financial threshold that mandates competitive bidding. The award, which is currently in an active status, was made to SOLMEK LIMITED, and key dates include the signing of the contract on 2nd February 2026, with a contract period running from 9th February 2026 to 9th March 2026. The contract is valued at £15,532.80 Gross, equivalent to £12,944.00 excluding VAT.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in site-investigation services, particularly those that can operate efficiently under direct procurement methods. Companies similar in profile to SOLMEK LIMITED, with expertise in conducting site investigations and operating within the UK, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging with procurement notices from sub-central government authorities like Darlington Borough Council, businesses can potentially enhance their portfolios and scale operations by securing timely and lucrative public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Skinnergate Housing - Site Investigation Works

Notice Description

Site investigation works following completion of demolition scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06141b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008903-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,944 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOLMEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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