Firestopping Protection and Associated Works

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has implemented a framework agreement for the supply and installation of firestopping protection and associated works, with a primary focus on ensuring safety and compliance within construction projects. The procurement process, categorised under the construction industry, was officially completed on 15th June 2026. The framework involves limited competition, aimed at sub-central government public authorities, and will last for two years with possible extensions of up to two additional years. Although no minimal service delivery or expenditure is guaranteed, ISOLER LTD has been appointed as the main supplier following the award stage signed on 28th May 2026. The maximum value of the contract is set at £480,000, with the project covering the UKC region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and fire protection services. It is ideally suited for SMEs capable of delivering robust safety solutions as part of larger-scale projects managed by Durham County Council. As there is the potential for continuous work on large projects managed by the Council, businesses can benefit from stability and growth prospects. Furthermore, the flexible nature of call-offs on an as-required basis can accommodate companies that value dynamic, project-based work without being tied to a guaranteed contract volume. The framework's scope for additional specialist provisions and high-value work outside the framework offers further expansion possibilities for qualified competitors.

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Notice Title

Firestopping Protection and Associated Works

Notice Description

Framework for the Supply and Installation of Firestopping Protection and Associated Works For this Framework the Council will appoint a maximum of 2 organisations onto the framework. 1 main and 1 reserve contractor who achieve the highest weighted overall scores at tender stage. The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors. The Council reserves the right to conduct any requirement process outside of the Framework where this is of a significant nature or of specialist provision or where it is of the opinion of the Council the requirements cannot be met within the Framework or to seek value for money. The Framework Agreement is to provide a Service in which continuous improvement to Service performance and therefore value for money is embedded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b53b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056294-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 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
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

ISOLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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