---
title: "Contract for Stock Fencing & Associated Works at Abbey Farm"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Contract for Stock Fencing & Associated Works at Abbey Farm

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d27

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Stock Fencing and Associated Works at Abbey Farm, located in Ellerton Abbey, Richmond, DL11 6AN. This procurement, completed on 25th September 2025, followed an open method of competition under a below-threshold arrangement. The main industry categories are fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work, alongside agricultural services. This contract requires the supply and installation of 1,600 metres of high tensile stock fencing, six wooden gates, and the removal of 2,000 metres of old fencing. The project is allocated to commence on 25th September 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2025. The winning bidder is Maydencroft Limited, an SME based in Hitchin, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the agricultural and construction sectors, especially those specialising in fencing and related works. The contract, while already awarded, underscores Durham County Council's need for similar services, indicating possible future opportunities for suppliers focused on robust infrastructure and agricultural enhancements. Companies that are adept at delivering quality work within the public sector constraints could find future tenders from this buyer beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capability in handling public authority projects.

## Notice

This contract is for Stock Fencing and Associated works at Abbey Farm, Ellerton Abbey, Richmond, DL11 6AN. The primary objective of the contract is for a single Provider to supply and erect 1,600m of HT 6/80/22 high tensile stock fencing and 50m wooden post and 5 rail. Also to supply and fit, six wooden 8ft gates within the fence line. Additionally, 2,000m of old fence line is to be dismantled and removed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059871-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £34,930 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| 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 | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAYDENCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 77100000 - Agricultural services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 15:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059871-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039058-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059871-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039058-2025
  10th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org
  Please access the Open tendering system with the link above and contract details 002184 Contract for Stock Fencing & Associated Works at Abbey Farm If any assistance is required in registering or downloading uploading the documents, please contact NEPO direct (open.support@nepo.org or If urgent telephone 0191 638 0040)
- www.open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.maydencroft.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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