---
title: "Skinnergate Housing - Site Investigation Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06141b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Skinnergate Housing - Site Investigation Works

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06141b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Skinnergate Housing - Site Investigation Works" project, related to the public authority sub-central government sector. This project was categorised under services, focusing on site-investigation services in Darlington, United Kingdom (UKC13 region). The procurement was handled as a direct method without competition, as it fell below the financial threshold that mandates competitive bidding. The award, which is currently in an active status, was made to SOLMEK LIMITED, and key dates include the signing of the contract on 2nd February 2026, with a contract period running from 9th February 2026 to 9th March 2026. The contract is valued at £15,532.80 Gross, equivalent to £12,944.00 excluding VAT.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses specialising in site-investigation services, particularly those that can operate efficiently under direct procurement methods. Companies similar in profile to SOLMEK LIMITED, with expertise in conducting site investigations and operating within the UK, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging with procurement notices from sub-central government authorities like Darlington Borough Council, businesses can potentially enhance their portfolios and scale operations by securing timely and lucrative public sector projects.

## Notice

Site investigation works following completion of demolition scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008903-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,944 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 12:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008903-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008903-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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