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RH004 - Urgent Repairs to Middlesbrough Town Hall Clock

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for urgent repairs to the Middlesbrough Town Hall Clock. This process covers the repair and maintenance services required to address damage to the clock hands on one side. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, due to its specialist nature. The contract was awarded to Smith of Derby Group Limited, a known specialist that has maintained the clock for several years, ensuring compliance with the building's listed status by using original materials. The contract period runs from 9th to 31st March 2026, focusing on the UKC12 region, with a total contract value of £35,000. The legal basis was informed by UKPGA legislation 2023/54. The status was finalised and published on 16th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies with expertise in services for historic and listed buildings, especially those focusing on repair and maintenance. The procurement process highlights potential growth avenues for specialist firms capable of handling niche projects without competitive bidding. Companies like Smith of Derby Group Limited, especially those with experience in similar projects, can leverage such opportunities to strengthen their portfolios and establish themselves as preferred suppliers for unique, heritage-centred projects in the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RH004 - Urgent Repairs to Middlesbrough Town Hall Clock

Notice Description

Following a reactive repair logged to Property Services on 17th February 2026. We have sought urgent repairs following damage to the Town Hall Clock to the hands on one elevation. This is a specialist repair that requires special access and all repairs to be carried out as per listed status of the building using original materials. The awarded supplier knows this clock having maintained the clock for a number of years and are specialist in repairs of clocks on all listed buildings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023682-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH OF DERBY GROUP

Further Information

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