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title: "Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of Kitchen Ventilation Systems along with the testing of general ductwork"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c13"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-15"
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# Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of Kitchen Ventilation Systems along with the testing of general ductwork

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c13

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## Summary

Durham County Council awarded a framework agreement for the maintenance, service, and repair of kitchen ventilation systems, along with testing of general ductwork. This contract, under procurement initiation on 21st August 2025, serves a wide range of properties, including educational institutions, public buildings, and leisure facilities. Offered as an open procedure, this contract covers approximately 180 kitchens and 80 duct inspections, with the award stage completed as of 15th October 2025, and the contract set to commence on 1st December 2025. The framework allows for optional extensions up to a maximum period extending to 30th November 2029, providing flexibility for Durham County Council to accommodate additional contracting authorities under specified procurement service agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building installation repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in maintaining complex systems across diverse property types. SMEs, including those based locally or with an ability to provide rapid response services, are well-suited to meet the requirements, with ample scope for growth through strategic partnerships or service expansion. The framework facilitates potential business collaborations with other local authorities and organisations, thus broadening market opportunities for capable suppliers in the service sector.

## Notice

Contract for a Framework Agreement for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of Kitchen Ventilation Systems along with the testing of general ductwork. The successful Contractor to be appointed for this contract which to cover a wide and diverse range of properties, approximately 180 kitchens and 80 general ductwork inspections in establishments including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including Academies, leisure facilities, fire and rescue stations etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract is to cover a wide and diverse range of properties, approximately 180 kitchens and 80 general ductwork inspections in establishments including office accommodation, public buildings, educational establishments including Academies, leisure facilities, fire and rescue stations etc. Additional Properties may be added or removed during the course of the Framework. This Framework/ 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 (SLA) with Durham County Council: * Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East * Maintained Schools in County Durham * County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, * Believe Housing * Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham. The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.

Renewal: The initial duration of the proposed Framework Agreement is 2 years subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for a term of 1 year plus an additional term of 1 year or terms to be determined by the Council (at its sole discretion) but for an additional overall term of no greater than a further 2 years from the actual end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065734-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | £272,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENTILATION HYGIENE SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 16:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065734-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050508-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065734-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050508-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.open-uk.org
- http://www.open-uk.orgPleaseaccesstheOpentenderingsystemwiththelinkaboveandcontractdetailsOPENReference:-OPEN20251493001306FrameworkAgreementfortheMaintenance,ServiceandRepairofKitchenVentilationSystemsalongwiththetestingofgeneralductworkIfanyassistanceisrequiredinregisteringordownloadingoruploadingthetenderdocuments,pleasecontacttheNEPOProviderhelpdeskdirect(open.support@nepo.orgorIfurgenttelephone01916380040)
- http://www.vhs.uk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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