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29 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "003234 Road Markings" contract, focusing on providing road markings throughout County Durham. This process falls under the "works" industry category and adheres to the framework below the threshold procurement method. The procurement was selective to ensure quality and compliance, aligning with legal requirements under the UKPGA 2023. The contracting process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 30th June 2026, running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the potential for a 24-month renewal. The principal location of work is within the UKC region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in highway maintenance to engage with public sector projects, particularly those capable of providing specialised services in road marking. The contract, valued at £4,800,000 gross, was awarded to WJ NORTH LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure works, especially those looking to expand into government contracting, could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth. The focus on selective procurement under a framework may favour enterprises with a proven track record of reliability and compliance with public authority standards.

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Notice Title

003234 Road Markings

Notice Description

Road Markings for County Durham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071860-2026
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
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

WJ NORTH

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