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title: "PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works"
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# PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34d59441-c8f9-479b-b244-4f6e72b13070

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works." This construction contract involves resurfacing the Dolphin Centre roof, installing PV solar panels, replacing two Air Handling Units, and a CHP generator in the basement. The industry category falls under construction structures and materials. The contract location is in the North East of England, UK. The contract, awarded to Willmott Dixon, covers the period from 16 December 2024 to 15 July 2025, with a project value of £1,500,000 GBP. The procurement used a direct award method and is now in the award stage, with the award notice published on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction companies and suppliers of construction materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the specific work involved and the value of the contract. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain experience in large-scale refurbishment projects, and build a relationship with Darlington Borough Council, which could lead to future opportunities.

## Notice

PB2024-01629 - Dolphin Centre M&E Refurbishment Phase 1 works - A construction contract to resurface the dolphin centre roof & install PV solar panels. Replace 2 Air Handling Units & a CHP generator in the basement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33616289-90d1-4179-9115-65589886dc87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 15 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLMOTT DIXON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33616289-90d1-4179-9115-65589886dc87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33616289-90d1-4179-9115-65589886dc87
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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