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18 Jun 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the Benfieldside Primary School Roofing Works project. The contracting process, initiated as a tender, falls under the industry category of construction work with a focus on slate and tile roofing systems. This contract, part of a limited competition below the threshold procurement method, was awarded as of 9th June 2026. The procurement stage currently stands at contract award, with the contract period scheduled to start on 20th July 2026 and end on 28th August 2026. The award was made to Apex Roofing Specialists Ltd, and the project location covers several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC and adjacent areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialised in construction and roofing systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling slate and tile projects. Businesses operating within the regions specified in the contract could benefit from increased visibility and potential future procurement processes driven by successful completion. Apex Roofing Specialists Ltd, as the awarded supplier, is perfectly positioned to enhance its portfolio and market reach through participation in such government-led projects. Enterprises looking to bolster their engagement with public authorities should note the benefits of developing expertise in specific public sector needs as evidenced in this contract.

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Notice Title

Benfieldside Primary School Roofing Works

Notice Description

Benfieldside Primary School Roofing Works (Lot 1 Slate and Tile Roofing Systems)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057649-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£76,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

APEX ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Further Information

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