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03 Jul 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded the procurement for the "FC Surface Retexturing - Mechanical Captive Shot & Hydroblasting" project, which falls under the public authority sub-central government industry category. Located in the UK, specifically within the Durham region (UKC14), this procurement was conducted using a selective method, awarded under a framework. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract initiated on 1st June 2026, and set to end on 31st May 2027, with potential renewals extending to 31st May 2029. The total contract value is £540,000, of which £450,000 is net. The project is categorised under highway maintenance work, associated with the works category, and was awarded to WJ NORTH LIMITED.

This tender presents avenues for business expansion, particularly for companies specialising in highway maintenance and surface retexturing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, WJ NORTH LIMITED, stand to benefit, proving that businesses with expertise in mechanical captive shot and hydroblasting have significant opportunities to compete effectively. Companies looking to engage in public procurement within the UK’s transportation infrastructure sector should find this contract type particularly advantageous and provide a foothold for future tender participation under sub-central governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

FC Surface Retexturing - Mechanical Captive Shot & Hydroblasting

Notice Description

Surface Retexturing - Mechanical Captive Shot and Hydroblasting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 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
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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

WJ NORTH

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