--- title: "Furniture Removals, Storage and Disposal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059663" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059663" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059663.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059663.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Furniture Removals, Storage and Disposal Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059663 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059663) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059663.json) ## Summary Darlington Borough Council has completed an open procurement process for a contract titled "Furniture Removals, Storage and Disposal." The contract involves furniture removals, storage, and disposal services from various Council-owned buildings, including schools and housing. The process, adhering to the open procedure method, concluded with the contract being awarded to Schott Transport Limited. The contract, under the services industry category, is based in Darlington, UK and commenced on 1st June 2026, with an expected end date of 31st May 2029 and potential extensions until 2031. The procurement process moved through multiple stages, starting from planning in September 2025 to award by 18th May 2026, providing clear timelines for potential suppliers. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in logistics, transport, storage, or waste management industries. The contract's scope for furniture and document storage and the requirement for disposal services aligns well with companies providing comprehensive removal services. The openness of the bidding process enhances competition, while the proficiency and reliability in furniture removals and associated services would position businesses as suitable contenders. Additionally, the contract's substantial value, grossing £660,000, provides a steady revenue stream and the potential for contract extensions boosts longer-term planning and investment opportunities for the awarded supplier. ## Notice Darlington Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake furniture removals from various Council owned buildings, schools and council housing dwellings and provide storage for the furniture as appropriate. Storage of documents will be required as well as furniture disposal when items are surplus to requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Council may extend the Contract for a period of 2 x 12 months by providing the Contractor with notice in writing. ### Planning Information The pre-market engagement includes detailed information about the service requirements, guidance on the tendering process, and a survey to gather feedback from providers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045500-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | 2026-04-11 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | £528,000 | | Contracts value | £528,000 | ## 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 | TLC13 Darlington | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCHOTT TRANSPORT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 15:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045500-2026 - 21 Apr 2026 at 10:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035982-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 12:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007568-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 09:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007379-2026 - 9 Sep 2025 at 09:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054900-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045500-2026 18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035982-2026 21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007568-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007379-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054900-2025 9th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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