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17 Jul 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process entitled "Unstone Jnr - Building works", classified under the construction work industry category. Located in Matlock, UK, this public procurement process was initiated by the Derbyshire County Council and culminated in an award on 17th July 2026. This building works contract involves the removal and disposal of existing ceilings, followed by the installation of fire-rated plasterboard, along with floor protection and other related tasks. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, and the contract began on 20th July 2026, set to conclude by 7th September 2026. The value of the contract awarded was £36,995 (excluding VAT), classified as below threshold - unknown, indicating a smaller scale project suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building works, ceiling installations, and related activities. The procurement, having been awarded to David R Cooper Building Contractors, demonstrates the potential for local businesses to partner with public authorities in delivering essential infrastructure projects. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective construction services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on fire-rated components provides a niche opportunity for suppliers with expertise in health and safety compliance within the construction industry.

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Notice Title

Unstone Jnr - Building works

Notice Description

260m2 of removal and disposal of existing ceilings replacing with fire rated plasterboard and skim. Includes floor protection, waste disposal and removal of electrical fixtures and fittings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£36,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

DAVID R COOPER BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

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