---
title: "S&DR 200 Anniversary Journey Re-Creation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595ae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# S&DR 200 Anniversary Journey Re-Creation

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595ae

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council spearheaded a public procurement process titled "S&DR 200 Anniversary Journey Re-Creation," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on railway engineering and event services. This event commemorating the first journey of Locomotion No. 1 is set to take place from 26th September 2025 to 28th September 2025 in the region of UKC13, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with the contract signed on 8th September 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in railway engineering and event services to showcase their expertise in historical event recreations. SMEs in the region specialising in these fields could see significant growth by aligning themselves with heritage projects. The event will benefit from the skills of Vintage Trains Limited, who have been awarded the contract to recreate this historical journey, an initiative that could set a precedent for similar future events, thus opening avenues for businesses well-versed in niche engineering and event management services.

## Notice

S&DR 200 anniversary journey re-creation taking place on 26th September 2025 until 28th September 2025 and will see the Locomotion No 1 replica train recreate the first journey of Loco No 1 in 1825.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054593-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VINTAGE TRAINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054593-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054593-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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