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title: "002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works"
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# 002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works

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

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## Summary

Durham County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Durham, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "002961 - Framework for Specialist External Building Works." This tender, associated with the construction industry (CPV 45000000), covers regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process was in the tender stage, with submission deadlines concluding on 4th February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 28th January 2026. Commencement of the framework is scheduled for 1st May 2026, lasting two years with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. However, this tender was eventually cancelled on 11th February 2026 as indicated by the tender cancellation notice.

The framework intended to facilitate growth by providing opportunities for concrete repair works, masonry repairs, waterproofing repair works, specialist external building services and works, and bricklaying/blockwork. It was structured to award positions to up to three bidding organisations that excelled in achieving the highest weighted scores, potentially benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite the cancellation, such frameworks typically represent substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in construction and restoration services, allowing for competitive call-offs for contracts exceeding £80,001. The procurement method was open, encouraging broad participation without guarantee of minimum work volumes, and included provisions for social value, rebates, and supplier incentive payments to further enhance business growth opportunities.

## Notice

To include for Concrete Repair works, Masonry Repairs, Waterproofing Repair works, Specialist External Building Services and works and Bricklaying / blockwork including restoration and/ or conservation works and / or heritage works. A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework. Any proposed award or call off for any type of external works are subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume 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 includes for call offs Social Value, Rebates and Supplier Incentive Payments. This Framework 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 DCC local and non local authorities where agreed with DCC. The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st May 2026. The documents must be downloaded from the Open Portal system www.open-uk.org and insert the reference OPEN20261. Late submissions or submissions outside of this Open system will not be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012394-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012394-2026
- 2 Jan 2026 at 10:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000016-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012394-2026
  11th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000016-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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