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New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants" project at Heighington Lane Waste Transfer Station. The procurement falls within the construction industry category and was conducted below the threshold using an unspecified method. Located in Durham, United Kingdom, the award stage concluded with a contract signed on 18 February 2026, commencing from 2 March 2026 until 10 April 2026, with an estimated value of £34,854. The main supplier for this project is RJ Utility Services Ltd, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in utility services and pipework installations. Given the project's scope to expand public safety and municipal infrastructure, companies specialising in construction work can leverage this tender to bolster their portfolio and enhance sector credibility. SMEs, similar to RJ Utility Services Ltd, ought to focus on public sector tenders like this to facilitate business growth, while expanded expertise in construction work makes businesses well-suited to advantageously compete in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants

Notice Description

New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants at Heighington Lane Waste Transfer Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065952
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,854 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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
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

RJ UTILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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