Planning

Supply of Doors and Associated Services - Market Engagement

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of doors and associated services. This initiative aims to engage the market to gather initial feedback and assess the capabilities of suppliers before formal tendering. Situated in Doncaster, UK, the council is looking for suppliers capable of delivering a broad spectrum of internal and external doors, including services such as removal and installation. The procurement falls under the goods category, with detailed classifications including door blanks, frames, screens, thresholds, fire doors, and sliding doors. The council has scheduled an engagement milestone to take place before the 29th of April, 2026, which will provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to present their capabilities and innovative solutions.

This market engagement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in door manufacturing and installation to establish a partnership with a municipal authority. The contract period is set to begin on the 3rd of August 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2031. Businesses that can offer comprehensive services or innovative building replacement solutions will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, the procurement process is receptive to SMEs and VCSEs, positioning it as a favourable opportunity for smaller and socially conscious enterprises to grow and increase their visibility within public sector procurement. Being knowledgeable about sub-central government requirements and having the capacity to provide a full service range will place bidders in a strong position to secure contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Doors and Associated Services - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) is seeking early market feedback to inform the upcoming procurement of a Supply Contract for a variety of Internal and External Doors along with associated services such as removal and installation. The purpose of this market engagement is to: * Understand current market capability * Assess whether suppliers can provide the full range of required services and materials * Determine whether the market prefers a single-supplier contract or a multiple-lot structure * Identify risks, opportunities, and innovations This engagement is not a call for competition. It does not form part of the formal procurement process. Orders of these Goods can and may be ad hoc and may range from minor projects to full building replacements.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104631&TID=100109790&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034366-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44221200 - Doors

44221210 - Door blanks

44221211 - Door frames

44221212 - Door screens

44221213 - Door thresholds

44221220 - Fire doors

44221230 - Sliding doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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