This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Believe Housing Limited is inviting tenders for the Finlock Gutter Replacement project located in County Durham, within the UKC14 region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is open for submissions until 31st July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026. This open competition is classified under the works category and has a total value of approximately £567,000. The planned contract is scheduled to commence on 18th September 2026 and run until 17th September 2027, with potential renewals for up to 12 additional months on two occasions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in roofing materials, flashing and guttering work, guttering work, and waterproofing work. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable due to its scale and the allowance for electronic submissions, which may streamline participation. The evaluation criteria for the tender include a combination of price, quality, and social value, suggesting that businesses with a strong track record in similar works and the ability to deliver high-value social impact stand a good chance of being competitive in this tender.

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Notice Title

Finlock Gutter Replacement

Notice Description

Finlock Gutter Replacement Works within County Durham

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 12 months on Two Occasions

Planning Information

Please provide completed PME questionnaire by 12noon on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060864-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44112500 - Roofing materials

45261300 - Flashing and guttering work

45261320 - Guttering work

45261420 - Waterproofing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£567,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£567,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
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
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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