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title: "Framework for Demolition (including Asbestos Removal) 2024 Including call-off for The BALE Centre"
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# Framework for Demolition (including Asbestos Removal) 2024 Including call-off for The BALE Centre

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4979a745-a302-408b-a91c-e62547294123

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## Summary

Durham County Council is implementing a framework agreement for demolition, including asbestos removal, targeting various property types such as leisure centres, housing assets, office spaces, educational institutions, community facilities, and factories. This procurement process, classified under the construction industry (CPV code 45000000), is conducted using a restricted procedure. The contract will begin on 1st February 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2026. The tender process ended on 30th October 2024, and key dates also include the tender publication on 1st October 2024. This framework will be used by other contracting authorities in England having an SLA with Durham County Council.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in demolition and asbestos removal to secure long-term public sector contracts, promoting business growth and stability. It is particularly suitable for companies holding a full asbestos removal licence, or those able to collaborate with licensed asbestos subcontractors. The framework's versatility allows engagement across diverse demolitions, from community buildings to housing units, making it attractive for contractors with varied portfolios. The procurement process ensures competitive selection, inviting the top performers to tender, thereby offering a level playing field for capable businesses to thrive.

## Notice

Durham County Council is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision for Demolition (including asbestos removal) Works including call-off for The BALE Centre. The types of properties which this framework will be utilised will be for example; premises requiring demolition including leisure centres, housing stock, office accommodation, educational establishments, community and factory units as a minimum. On occasion DCC have buildings which are classified as surplus property. It is the intention that this Framework is utilised to de-commission and demolish any identified premises. The council anticipates appointing six contractors and two reserve contractors onto this framework. For this SQ the top 10 Bidding organisations scoring over 60% will be invited to tender stage. At this Tender Stage the main 6 number of bidding organisations including the 2 reserve bidding organisations who have a place on the framework. It is to be noted the Demolition Contractor should hold a full asbestos removal licence, if applying as a Sole Bidder if the Demolition Contractor does not hold a full asbestos removal licence they can nominate under the Public Regulations 2015 who their Asbestos subcontractor will be and this will remain through the Framework and any additional extensions. Information should be given (if this is the case at Page 14, 1.3 detail provided) within the document. It is also a requirement of any bidding organisation to state if they have had had any Prior performance issued and to state what these are under Section 4 (4.1(i)) as a self-clean in line with the public regulations 2015 and within Section 7.2.2 to inform the Council of any Prosecution and Enforcement Notices and details of these Rebates and Social Value (TOMS) will apply to this framework . This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council. To tender for this opportunity and to receive further information which can be found within the tender documents to be downloaded from www.nepo.org and within the supplier area search for reference DN745591

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2da2caf-abab-42e1-80fb-418bbadef2d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | AR DEMOLITION; ASHCOURT DEMOLITION; GLC PROJECTS; GROUNDWORK SERVICES (DURHAM; MGL DEMOLITION; SIRIUS DEMOLITION; THOMPSONS OF PRUDHOE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2da2caf-abab-42e1-80fb-418bbadef2d3
- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf625ea-3ec5-434d-b0fe-29f8ee84c522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2da2caf-abab-42e1-80fb-418bbadef2d3
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf625ea-3ec5-434d-b0fe-29f8ee84c522
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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