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New Gaunless Bridge - Reinforced Earth

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government class, has completed a procurement process for the construction of New Gaunless Bridge in County Durham, UK. The procurement pertains to the supply of materials for the reinforcement of earth under the project titled "New Gaunless Bridge - Reinforced Earth." This contract, awarded on 13th February 2026, is categorised under construction materials and foundation work for highways, roads, streets, and footpaths. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suitable for below-threshold contracts, with the supply period spanning from 16th February to 31st July 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the construction materials and aggregates industry. The procurement comprises goods categories such as granules, chippings, and stone mixtures, which are essential for the project's foundation. Geosynthetics Ltd, an SME supplier based in Cossington, UK, has been awarded the contract, highlighting potential prospects for similar businesses or those aiming to supply specialised materials. Companies with expertise in providing construction materials associated with infrastructure development are well-positioned to participate in future opportunities with Durham County Council for similar projects.

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Notice Title

New Gaunless Bridge - Reinforced Earth

Notice Description

The Council require the supply of materials for the reinforcement of earth for the construction of New Gaunless Bridge, County Durham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

14212000 - Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,911 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 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
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
1
Supplier Name

GEOSYNTHETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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