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title: "PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation"
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# PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f16bf94d-a9d0-489b-b10f-e61ca1c30db6

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation" to Allelys Heavy Haulage. This contract falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation and involves the collection, delivery, and installation of three locomotives for an exhibition in Hopetown, Darlington, between April and June 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key dates including the award date of 9th February 2025 and the contract period running from 24th March 2025 to 29th June 2025. The total value of the contract is £32,000, and it was procured through a direct award method.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in heavy haulage, transportation, and logistics, particularly those that can manage large and specialised transport equipment. SMEs are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future, especially firms with expertise in handling complex logistics for public exhibitions and events. Businesses with experience in the transport sector can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities, expand their portfolio, and build relationships with public sector bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

PB2024-01682 - Railway Pioneers Locomotive Transportation - To appoint Allelys to collect three locomotives from venues and deliver and install them at Hopetown Darlington for Railway Pioneers exhibition in April-June 2025. At the end of the exhibition the locomotives will be collected and returned to their venues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab8acc3-67d6-48b9-b6f5-27b6feabdd65 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 29 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | ALLELYS HEAVY HAULAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab8acc3-67d6-48b9-b6f5-27b6feabdd65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab8acc3-67d6-48b9-b6f5-27b6feabdd65
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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