Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

003613 - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out at theLight

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 14:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 May 2026 at 15:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has engaged in a procurement process for a permanent exhibition fit-out at theLight, including the "Victory Over The Sun: Encounters With Light" exhibit. This contract falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on construction work. The procurement, which followed a direct method below threshold without competition, was finalised on 8 June 2026. The contract involves work completed in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC region, and was awarded to Mather and Co. The project commenced on 30 April 2026, with an end date set for 24 July 2026. The gross contract value is £712,876, with a net amount of £594,063.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in exhibition fit-outs. Given the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Mather and Co, may find opportunities in similar public contracts. The nature of this project, within a cultural venue, suggests potential for future contracts in related creative and construction works. Businesses with expertise in delivering bespoke and innovative exhibition solutions, especially those with a creative edge, would be well-positioned to compete and potentially enhance their portfolios through similar public procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

003613 - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out at theLight

Notice Description

Contract for The Light - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out and Victory Over The Sun:Encounters With Light ( formally known as the DLI)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069df9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053901-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£594,063 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£594,063 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MATHER AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069df9-2026-06-08T15:33:32+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-08T15:33:32+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069df9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PMPB-8772-VYWM",
            "name": "Durham County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PMPB-8772-VYWM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Corten House, Dunholme Close",
                "locality": "Durham",
                "postalCode": "DH1 5WB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "kstew@durham.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.durham.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03073797",
            "name": "Mather and Co",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03073797"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lower Ground Floor, 1 St. Georges Street",
                "locality": "Macclesfield,",
                "postalCode": "SK11 6TG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD62"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "kim@matherandco.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PMPB-8772-VYWM",
        "name": "Durham County Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "2026996",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "003613 - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out at theLight",
        "description": "Contract for The Light - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out and Victory Over The Sun:Encounters With Light ( formally known as the DLI)",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                }
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Contract for The Light - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out and Victory Over The Sun: Encounters With Light",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 712876,
                "amount": 594063,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03073797",
                    "name": "Mather and Co"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45000000",
                            "description": "Construction work"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-07-06T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "046605-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046605-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-05-20T16:14:10+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-05-20T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Contract for The Light - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out and Victory Over The Sun: Encounters With Light ( formally known as the DLI)",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-07-24T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 712876,
                "amount": 594063,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-03-23T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "053901-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053901-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-08T15:33:32+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}