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title: "Framework for Partitions, Suspended Ceilings, Walls and Associated Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e070"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-13"
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# Framework for Partitions, Suspended Ceilings, Walls and Associated Works

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e070

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Framework for Partitions, Suspended Ceilings, Walls and Associated Works." This opportunity is focused on the construction industry and encompasses locations throughout various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and others. The tender is open until 10th December 2025, with submissions required by 12:00 PM on the same day. The framework, which is characterised by an open competitive method to select up to three suppliers, is scheduled to commence on 2nd February 2026, with an initial duration of two years and potential extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. The key objective is to supply and install construction elements, fostering design input into technical detailing as necessary.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those specialising in partitions, ceilings, and wall installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, as the suitability criteria specifically accommodate these businesses. Companies able to demonstrate a high technical competency alongside competitive pricing will be particularly successful, given the evaluation emphasis on these factors. The arrangement of a framework agreement also allows businesses to secure a position within a select group of suppliers for Durham County Council and potentially other local authorities and organisations, providing an ongoing opportunity for work and collaboration.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the implementation of a Framework for Durham County Council for the Supply and Install of Partitions, Suspended Ceilings and Walls and include any design input into technical detailing where required. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of works, 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. The Framework period is2 years, with the options to extend for up to 2 x 12 months Following this tender exercise, a maximum number of three bidding organisation, who achieves the highest weighted tender score over 60% will be awarded a place on the Framework. This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council and in addition other Organisations and Local Authorities as agreed with Durham County Council. A 1% rebate applies to this framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework period is,2 years, with the options to extend for up to 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073539-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073539-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073539-2025
  13th November 2025 - Tender 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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