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Supply and Installation of Timber for Port Dock Gates

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Sunderland City Council, sought the supply and installation of FSC certified marine timber for the repair of No 1 Dock Gates at the Port of Sunderland. Taking place in the UK North East region, this contract, under the industry category of works and goods, reached the award stage on 27 March 2026, with the work period commencing on 30 March 2026 and ending on 25 September 2026. The competition was limited and below the threshold, as defined by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, specifically for utilities. The contract was awarded to MARTIN CHILDS LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Swaffham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in timber products and dock construction work. Due to its specific nature, companies capable of delivering high-quality marine timber and related construction services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their credibility in the public procurement sector. Opportunities are predominantly suited to SMEs with capabilities in the supply and installation of timber, especially those compliant with sustainable sourcing standards such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, highlighting a focused potential for growth in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Timber for Port Dock Gates

Notice Description

Supply and installation of FSC certified marine timber for repair of No 1 Dock Gates at the Port of Sunderland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06760a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

03419100 - Timber products

45241400 - Dock construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,427 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 25 Sep 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARTIN CHILDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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