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title: "Lift Fabrication Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# Lift Fabrication Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf9b

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## Summary

Durham County Council, as the buying organisation, concluded the Lift Fabrication Framework contract with Century Fabrications, specialising in the sector of repair and maintenance services. The procurement process is categorized under a limited competition method, specifically designed for public authority sub-central government, covering areas such as public buildings, schools, and other council buildings in Durham, UK. The contract, signed on 20th October 2025, became effective on 1st November 2025 and will continue until 30th October 2027, with potential extensions up to October 2029. The framework, valued at £180,000 gross, does not guarantee a minimum supply or expenditure but allows for direct engagement without reopening competition under set agreements, including organisations such as Academy Schools and Fire Services in the North East.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in lift modernisation, repair and maintenance services. Companies like Century Fabrications, particularly those categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would find this framework advantageous given its scope and geographical reach across Durham and neighbouring regions. It opens avenues for expanding service delivery to additional contracting authorities within designated service agreements, potentially increasing market presence and networking with various public service segments such as education, fire services, and housing. Engaging in such frameworks can enhance business portfolios with significant public sector projects and partnerships.

## Notice

The successful bidding organisations on the framework will be required to work with lift modernisations carried out by Durham County Council Lift Section. The type of buildings for example but not limited to include public buildings, schools, police stations, leisure centres and various other council buildings. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of goods and / or services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066647-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## 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 | CENTURY FABRICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066647-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066647-2025
  20th 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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