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Gas upgrade

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 12:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Gas upgrade" project, specifically aimed at upgrading underground gas pipelines. The contract has been awarded to WILLIAM FREER LIMITED, with the official signing occurring on 30th June 2026. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, with a designated delivery location in the East Midlands (UKF1). The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", and the associated legal framework was governed by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period spans from 14th July 2026 to 21st July 2026, with the total contract value set at £31,634.64.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities within the gas pipeline sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in gas infrastructure and related supply services could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The nature of this project suggests opportunities for those with expertise in underground utilities and construction services, particularly in the East Midlands region. WILLIAM FREER LIMITED exemplifies the kind of business well-suited to seize such opportunities, having succeeded in securing the current contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas upgrade

Notice Description

underground gas pipe upgrade

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c031
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

44161100 - Gas pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,362 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE 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
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM FREER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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