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title: "Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works"
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# Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bd3d463-44e2-460d-8bc0-02e62de8ff84

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a Framework Agreement for the Design, Supply, and Installation of Level-access Showers and Associated Works led by Durham County Council. This tender was published on 7 December 2020 and is classified under the category of Construction structures and materials. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2021 and will run until 29 February 2024. The initiative primarily aims to assist vulnerable homeowners and tenants in the Durham and Darlington areas.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction, especially those specialising in accessible adaptation works. Companies that focus on home improvement projects for vulnerable groups, particularly those targeting individuals with disabilities, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contractors will be selected based on their performance during the tender stage, with up to four service providers in County Durham and two in Darlington being appointed, thereby allowing various businesses the chance to participate in this critical aid for the community.

## Notice

Adaptations are currently delivered through Durham and Darlington Home Improvement Agency (HIA). The HIA delivers works and services across the Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council areas. The HIA also assists vulnerable homeowners and tenants, who are older, disabled or on low incomes to repair or adapt their homes. Adaptations are available to owner-occupiers, landlords and tenants of registered providers and are delivered to people who have been assessed by an Occupational Therapist (OT) as having an essential need to enable them to live more independently. Scope For this design, supply and installation of level access shower and associated works the Council following this tender exercise will appoint a maximum of 4 Service Providers for the County Durham Area and a maximum of 2 Service Providers for the Darlington Area who achieve the highest weighted overall score a position on this Framework in ascending order of the scores achieved at tender stage. Documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN 514767

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca48a7a-a2ff-4829-aa21-9e3ae5ac9733 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EASIBATHE & EASIACCESS; HES GROUP; M&R DEVELOPMENTS & CONTRACTORS; SUNTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca48a7a-a2ff-4829-aa21-9e3ae5ac9733
- 16 Dec 2020 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfac74d2-0c2e-4a47-bd56-bbbbd0e0296d
- 7 Dec 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35782dc8-a86f-4e22-8af8-69e68f03b7a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca48a7a-a2ff-4829-aa21-9e3ae5ac9733
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfac74d2-0c2e-4a47-bd56-bbbbd0e0296d
  16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35782dc8-a86f-4e22-8af8-69e68f03b7a3
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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