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title: "Long Lease-hold opportunity for Darlington Covered Market, External Shops and Cafes and Outdoor Market"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Long Lease-hold opportunity for Darlington Covered Market, External Shops and Cafes and Outdoor Market

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e744262-ce0b-48f2-92af-0225d760014a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council seeking contractors for a long leasehold opportunity concerning the Darlington Covered Market, including external shops, cafes, and an outdoor market. The project falls under the construction industry category (CPV code: 45000000) and has a total value of £56 million GBP. This tender was awarded on 7th September 2017, with the contract starting immediately and running until 7th September 2117. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st November 2016, located in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the construction and retail sectors, especially those capable of managing large-scale development and renovation projects. Companies specialising in market development, lease management, and site construction would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this contract. Given the long contract duration, businesses seeking sustainable projects or long-term partnerships may find this opportunity appealing, contributing to ongoing development in the local area.

## Notice

Long Lease-hold opportunity for Darlington Covered Market, External Shops and Cafes and Outdoor Market

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcb27cb-c69a-4198-bf98-a1c89f4d1f6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2017 - 7 Sep 2117 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MARKET ASSET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcb27cb-c69a-4198-bf98-a1c89f4d1f6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bcb27cb-c69a-4198-bf98-a1c89f4d1f6e
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21cc4250-a375-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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