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W761 - Pre-construction works for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process titled "W761 - Pre-construction works for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge," under the industry category of construction-related services. This contract was awarded as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below threshold status, aligning with the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £95,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 16 March 2026 and will conclude by 31 July 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is CAWARDEN CO. LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Lichfield, UK. This award signifies the completion stage of this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction-related services, particularly those capable of providing precision demolition and pre-construction works. As Derby City Council continues to develop its infrastructure, companies with expertise in technical demolition operations might find substantial opportunities for growth. Businesses with a focus on collaborative projects with government bodies and public authorities are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in this sector, especially those that are SMEs and have experience working within sub-central government contracts. The contract details highlight the importance of SMEs in contributing to local government initiatives, fostering business growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

W761 - Pre-construction works for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge

Notice Description

This contract is for the pre-Construction works for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023033-2026
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

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAWARDEN

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