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Framework High Level Electrical Lighting and Power Works

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, resulted in the awarding of a "Framework High Level Electrical Lighting and Power Works" contract. The process concluded with Durham County Council acting as the buyer, and John Cullerton and Sons Limited along with Harvey Electrical Services (Northern Limited) being appointed as suppliers. This framework agreement, classified under construction work, spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 with the potential to extend the agreement for two additional one-year periods, ending at the latest on 29th February 2030. The procurement method was noted as "Below threshold - unknown", and the process is in the award stage as per the latest date noted on 5th March 2026.

This framework offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical and power works, primarily suited for small and medium enterprises capable of serving public authorities across various regions in the UK. The appointment of two main contractors onto the framework suggests an opportunity for competitive call-offs, which may include evaluations based on price and quality, encouraging price competitiveness and high standards in service delivery. Businesses participating have the potential to work with Durham County Council and other contracting authorities under service level agreements, providing a platform to expand operational footprints across significant parts of the UK. The lack of guaranteed work volume within the framework emphasizes the importance of delivering competitive bids and maintaining service quality to secure contracts.

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Notice Title

Framework High Level Electrical Lighting and Power Works

Notice Description

High Level Electrical Lighting and Power Works Framework The successful bidding organisations on the Framework will support DCC for these to enhance the sections service delivery, support community engagement, and ensure timely compliance responses. The Framework period is for two (2) years, with the options to extend for up to two (2) x twelve (12) months, from the Framework end date. The Framework commencement date is 1st March 2026. For this Framework the Council will appoint a maximum of 2 organisations onto the framework. 1 main and 1 reserve contractor who achieve the highest weighted overall scores. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services/ 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. This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06632d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

HARVEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES (NORTHERN

JOHN CULLERTON AND SONS LIMITED JOHN CULLERTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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