Award

Weardale Play Space Refurbishment

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Weardale Play Space Refurbishment project, led by Durham County Council, has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on construction work within the UKC region, specifically in Weardale, and is categorised under 'works'. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, involving the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was successfully awarded on the 6th of March, 2026, to Kompan Scotland LTD, with a value of £127,000. The tender includes components such as the design, supply, and installation of play space refurbishment, utilising the DCC Play Space Refurbishment Framework Option A.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and play space development. Firms specialising in high-quality refurbishment work and those able to offer social value alongside competitive pricing stand a good chance of securing contracts similar to this one. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Kompan Scotland LTD, have demonstrated competitiveness in this procurement process, indicating that SMEs are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities in the future. Businesses looking to expand in the regional market, particularly those with innovative solutions for community recreational facilities, may find this sector particularly lucrative.

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Notice Title

Weardale Play Space Refurbishment

Notice Description

Weardale Play Space Refurbishment Utilising DCC Play Space Refurbishment Framework Option A - Design, Supply and Installation of Play Space Refurbishment DN 740757

Lot Information

Lot 1

Weardale Play Space Refurbishment Utilising DCC Play Space Refurbishment Framework Option A - Design, Supply and Installation of Play Space Refurbishment DN 740757

Procurement Information

PCR 2015 Weardale Play Space Refurbishment Utilising DCC Play Space Refurbishment Framework Option A - Design, Supply and Installation of Play Space Refurbishment DN 740757

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£127,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN SCOTLAND

Further Information

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