Award

M & E Works, Mini Golf and Refurbishment of 2 Studios and diving pool at the Dolphin Centre

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "M & E Works, Mini Golf and Refurbishment of 2 Studios and diving pool at the Dolphin Centre," was initiated by Darlington Borough Council, a regional authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of construction work and was conducted within the UKC13 region. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed at delivering works as part of the Procurement Hub Framework. The award stage of the procurement process concluded on 10th November 2025, with the contract currently active and valued at £6,641,265.73.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with capabilities in mechanical & electrical works, as well as refurbishment projects. Large-scale businesses such as Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, which has been actively awarded the contract, are well-suited to engage with such procurement opportunities. The focus on targeted works at the Dolphin Centre could further provide avenues for growth and establish partnerships with regional authorities, enhancing their profile within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M & E Works, Mini Golf and Refurbishment of 2 Studios and diving pool at the Dolphin Centre

Notice Description

M & E Works, Mini Golf and Refurbishment of 2 Studios and diving pool at the Dolphin Centre via the Procurement Hub Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mechanical & Electrical Works, Mini Golf and Refurbishment of 2 Studios and diving pool at the Dolphin Centre.

Procurement Information

Direct Award on the Procurement Hub Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034079-2026
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
Large

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
£6,641,265 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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