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003613 - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out at theLight

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "003613 - Permanent Exhibition Fit Out at The Light" project. This tender, operating under a direct procurement method, fell below the threshold and proceeded without competition. It is part of the construction industry category and primarily focuses on construction work. The procurement stage is complete, with the award pending finalisation. The project is set to take place in Durham, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 6th July 2026. Published on 20th May 2026, this contract underscores the council's initiative towards developing cultural exhibits within the region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and exhibition installations, particularly those looking to engage in public authority projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find this tender particularly accessible, given its direct approach absent of competitive bidding. The awarded supplier, Mather and Co, based in Macclesfield, highlights the viability for SMEs with expertise in thematic exhibition fit-outs. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector and enhance their reputation through collaborations with local government entities.

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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/046605-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

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