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title: "Soft Market Testing Exercise - South Church Enterprise Park"
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# Soft Market Testing Exercise - South Church Enterprise Park

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6f21ee9-795d-4936-800d-c2541ba69700

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has issued a tender titled "Soft Market Testing Exercise - South Church Enterprise Park" for the Design & Build of a new light industrial unit complex in Bishop Auckland. This opportunity aims to support small businesses & enterprises in the area, in line with the Stronger Towns and UKSPIF Funding. The deadline for submission is March 25, 2024, with a contract period starting on March 26, 2024, and ending on March 27, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) for construction work.

This tender by Durham County Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in construction works. Small businesses looking to establish themselves in the industrial sector and contribute to the development of Bishop Auckland could find this tender particularly suitable. With a focus on supporting local enterprises, this procurement process aims to create a conducive environment for business expansion and development within the region.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing Exercise - South Church Enterprise Park Durham County Council (DCC) is looking into a potential procurement exercise to appoint a single contractor to Design & Build a new light industrial unit complex in Bishop Auckland. 28 single storey light industrial units on greenfield site, providing circa 45,000 sq. ft of industrial units. As part of the Stronger Towns and UKSPIF Funding - DCC was awarded funding to provide an opportunity for small businesses & enterprises to take root within the area to make Bishop Auckland a springboard for growth. Bishop Auckland is a 21st Century bustling market town and service centre for the whole of Southwest Durham and gateway to the Durham Dales. Bidding organisations must download the documents from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN71554 within the supplier area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e1785d-b57d-461d-a8f9-83385ce482c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e1785d-b57d-461d-a8f9-83385ce482c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e1785d-b57d-461d-a8f9-83385ce482c6
  15th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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