---
title: "MORRISON BUSTY DEPOT SOLAR FARM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
---

# MORRISON BUSTY DEPOT SOLAR FARM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6c

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves Durham County Council as the buying organisation, responsible for awarding a contract for the "Morrison Busty Depot Solar Farm Maintenance Contract". This falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" and is located within the UK, specifically in the region of UKC. The procurement reached the Award stage on 17th October 2025, with the contract period set from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2030. The procurement method was direct and below the competitive threshold, indicating a straightforward selection of the contractor without a competitive bidding process. This maintenance contract is valued at £75,000 (exclusive of VAT) and has been awarded to Ivegate Ltd, a supplier based in Leeds.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in solar farm maintenance, to explore similar contract opportunities for business growth. Potential contractors involved in sustainable energy solutions and maintenance would find themselves well-suited for similar future projects initiated by public authorities like Durham County Council. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage such contract awards to build their portfolio in the public sector services domain, enhancing their market credibility and expanding their client base within local government contracts.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of Morrison Busty Depot Solar Farm - Maintenance Contract (5 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066102-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | IVEGATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 07:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066102-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066102-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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