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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of Heating, Plumbing and Associated Materials"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of Heating, Plumbing and Associated Materials

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7daab46b-36a4-4c8b-9b48-9a05f593ff10

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of Heating, Plumbing and Associated Materials. This procurement falls under the 'Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)' category and includes items such as non-metal pipework, PVCu gutters, steel tubes, copper pipes, valves, gauges, and radiators. The open procedure with no prior shortlisting has resulted in up to three bidders being awarded a spot in the framework for each of the five lots. The contract, beginning on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2028, allows for potential extensions of up to two additional years. This agreement is primarily aimed at serving Durham County Council and other contracting authorities with established procurement service level agreements, within England, United Kingdom.

This framework presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers who specialise in heating and plumbing materials. Businesses that can supply non-metal pipework, various pipes and associated accessories, valves, gauges, and radiators will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the framework is suitable for small businesses. The awarded suppliers include large-scale entities such as City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited, Huws Gray Ltd, J T DOVE, UK Plumbing Supplies T/A Plumbase, and Wolseley UK Ltd, highlighting the competitive landscape and potential for high-volume transactions. This framework also includes a 1% rebate retrospective, making it an attractive option for financially strategic businesses.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of Heating, Plumbing and Associated Materials. This Framework is issued under an open process with no prior shortlisting. Following this tender exercise a maximum number of three bidders, who achieves the highest weighted tender score will be awarded a place on the Framework for each Lot. There are 5 Lots for this framework: * Non-metal pipework, PVCu gutters, downpipes and associated accessories * Steel tube and associated accessories * Copper pipe and associated accessories * * Valves and gauges and associated accessories * Radiators and associated accessories A rebate retrospective of 1% will be collected and will be based on all business transacted under this Framework for the Lots and any other purchases ie online catalogue awarded under this framework. This Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and insert Reference DN 736928 within the supplier area The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36b4328-3842-41b3-b89a-9cec1550c24b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS LIMITED (CPS; HUWS GRAY; J T DOVE; UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES T/A PLUMBASE; WOLSELEY |

## 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

- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36b4328-3842-41b3-b89a-9cec1550c24b
- 14 Aug 2024 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a844452-50c2-4c70-9df9-2b54e3928fa4
- 7 Aug 2024 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f7d4aa-9485-4f7a-9b19-60a171acc88e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36b4328-3842-41b3-b89a-9cec1550c24b
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a844452-50c2-4c70-9df9-2b54e3928fa4
  14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f7d4aa-9485-4f7a-9b19-60a171acc88e
  7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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