Main Cold Water Service Supply Pipework Replacement at Elemore Hall School

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a public procurement process for the replacement of the Main Cold Water Service Supply Pipework at Elemore Hall School. The procurement, categorised under construction work (CPV code 45000000), was conducted through a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold value. The award was completed on 8th June 2026, with RJ Utility Services Ltd being awarded the contract. The project is scheduled to start on 6th July 2026 and end by 7th August 2026, with the entire work being carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKC region.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and utility services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio. Engaging with such tenders could be highly beneficial for companies aiming to augment their presence and credibility within the public sector. Businesses capable of operating under a limited competition procurement method and completing projects on a tight schedule would find this contract beneficial, affording a practical avenue for business growth through public contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Main Cold Water Service Supply Pipework Replacement at Elemore Hall School

Notice Description

003512 - Main Cold Water Service Supply Pipework Replacement at Elemore Hall School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053622-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,455 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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

RJ UTILITY SERVICES

Further Information

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