Tender

Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is issuing an open tender for a contract titled "Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg." This procurement falls under the industry categories of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as well as sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The county council, located in Durham, UK, plans to award this contract through an open competition method. The submission deadline is set for 3rd July 2026, with enquiries closing on 19th June 2026. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a possible extension for an additional two years, allowing for potential contract duration until 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the relevant service categories, particularly those specialising in inspection and environmental services. With a total estimated contract value of £45,600, this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to enhance their portfolios by working with a public authority. The council's emphasis on criteria such as quality, previous experience, and price suggests that businesses with robust delivery plans and experienced personnel stand a good chance of securing the contract. Providing flexibility in the number and duration of hire periods, the contract could help businesses by accommodating various scales of operation, thereby facilitating potential growth and long-term engagement with the council.

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Notice Title

Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg

Notice Description

The opportunity is issued as a single contract without Lots for the provision of Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The number, duration and dates of hire periods stated in the pricing schedule is an estimate for evaluation purposes only. The actual number and duration of hire periods may increase or decrease, the Council reserves the right to add or remove hire periods during the term of the contract. The Council makes no commitment to any fixed number or duration of hires required under this contract. The contract does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure.

Renewal: The Contract period is 2 years, with the options to extend for a further 2 year period, from the contract end date. Contract commencement date is 01 August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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