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Framework for provision of Earthworks

Durham County Council

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20 Jul 2026 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is procuring a framework for earthworks associated with civil engineering projects. The required works cover general earthwork operations, including excavation and the disposal of suitable and unsuitable materials, deposition of excavated and imported materials, and soiling. Imported materials may be natural or recycled aggregates supplied by the contractor. The procurement is classified as civil engineering construction works, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The framework is intended to support individual projects requiring earthworks rather than a single standalone construction scheme. It will provide the council with access to contractors able to undertake excavation, material handling, disposal, deposition and soiling as part of wider civil engineering activity.

The process has reached tender: Durham County Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It uses a closed framework with up to four suppliers, and further competitions will be held for each project awarded under the framework. Enquiries had to be submitted by 5 August 2026 at 16:00, and tenders by 7 August 2026 at 12:00. The framework is scheduled to run from 24 August 2026 to 19 July 2028, with one 24-month renewal option extending the maximum period to 19 July 2030. Its estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT, or £600,000 including VAT. Quality and price will be evaluated, with the top four suppliers appointed to the framework.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized earthworks and civil engineering contractors with the practical capability to excavate, handle and dispose of suitable and unsuitable materials, deposit excavated or imported materials, and complete soiling works. Contractors should be able to supply natural or recycled aggregates where required and manage material movements as part of project delivery. It is relevant to businesses seeking a place on a council framework and able to compete for individual projects through later competitions. The arrangement is designed for several appointed suppliers, so firms need the capacity to respond to project-specific competitions and deliver earthworks reliably across the United Kingdom. The stated SME suitability makes it particularly relevant to smaller specialist contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for provision of Earthworks

Notice Description

* General earthwork operations associated with civil engineering works excavation and disposal of suitable and unsuitable materials. * Deposition of excavated and imported materials (imported materials may be either natural or recycled aggregates supplied by the Contractor) * Soiling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068084-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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