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Supply, Manufacture and Delivery of New Internal Timber Door sets to Horndale Infants Primary School

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Durham County Council involved the supply, manufacture, and delivery of new internal timber door sets for Horndale Infants Primary School, located in Newton Aycliffe, UKC14. This initiative falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting doors, and has been marked as complete. The procurement method utilised was "limited," indicating a below-threshold competition. The contractual period commenced on 28th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th April 2027. AMBIC LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Chester Le Street, was awarded the contract on 3rd June 2026, for a total gross amount of £32,694.90.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in door manufacturing and supply, particularly those experienced in providing bespoke timber solutions for educational environments. Small to medium-sized enterprises, like AMBIC LIMITED, with expertise in custom door set production, are well-positioned to thrive in such competitive, limited procurement processes. With contracts such as this, businesses have the potential to not only enhance their portfolio but also forge strategic partnerships with local government authorities, paving the way for future tender opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply, Manufacture and Delivery of New Internal Timber Door sets to Horndale Infants Primary School

Notice Description

This Contract is for the Supply, Manufacture and Delivery of New Internal Timber Door sets to Horndale Infants Primary School. Address: Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7HB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052255-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44221200 - Doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,245 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

AMBIC

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