---
title: "Replacement TV cabinets in young people's bedrooms at Aycliffe Secure Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e939"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-26"
---

# Replacement TV cabinets in young people's bedrooms at Aycliffe Secure Centre

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e939

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, conducted a direct procurement process for the manufacture and installation of 37 TV protection units at Aycliffe Secure Centre. The contract, valued at £106,127.10 excluding VAT, began on 3rd November 2025 and completed by 19th December 2025. Polar (N.E.) Ltd, a Middlesbrough-based SME, was awarded the contract to provide services that meet specific requirements for security and durability in challenging environments. The procurement was initiated without competition due to its below-threshold nature and concluded with an award notice published on 26th November 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in bespoke manufacturing and installation services, particularly those experienced in producing secure and durable installation solutions. Businesses capable of providing tailored solutions that align with the specific requirements of secure facilities may find similar opportunities appealing. SMEs with a focus on innovative product development and installation within the UK sub-regions could leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and demonstrate their capabilities in handling specialised government projects.

## Notice

Manufacture and Install 37no. TV protection units for installation within the young peoples bedrooms at the centre. These are to be fully recessed, suitable for challenging environments, reduced ligature with no visible fixings. They should house a 32" tv securely behind the screen and the screen should be robust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077255-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,127 |

## 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 | POLAR (N.E. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077255-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077255-2025
  26th November 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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