RH014 - Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of lifting / Rigging Equipment at Middlesbrough Theatre and Town Hall and any other properties as required.

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for the servicing, maintenance, and repairs of lifting and rigging equipment at Middlesbrough Theatre, Town Hall, and additional properties as required. This service falls under the 'repair and maintenance services' industry category, within the region of UKC12, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and has progressed to the contract stage, with the contract being active. Key dates include the contract start on 1st June 2026 and completion by 31st March 2029, having been signed on 11th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing specialised servicing of rigging equipment at public venues. As the procurement was awarded directly to C.E.A. Towne (Ship Riggers) Limited, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector could particularly benefit from engaging with similar future opportunities, especially those within the public authority sector in the UKC12 region. The contract, valued at £30,000 gross, highlights the potential for businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RH014 - Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of lifting / Rigging Equipment at Middlesbrough Theatre and Town Hall and any other properties as required.

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council Property Services are looking for the awarded supplier to carryout specialist Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs of lifting / Rigging Equipment at Middlesbrough Theatre and Town Hall and any other properties as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b10a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C.E.A.TOWNE(SHIP RIGGERS)LIMITED

Further Information

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