---
title: "New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065952"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065952.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065952.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065952

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## Summary

Durham County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants" project at Heighington Lane Waste Transfer Station. The procurement falls within the construction industry category and was conducted below the threshold using an unspecified method. Located in Durham, United Kingdom, the award stage concluded with a contract signed on 18 February 2026, commencing from 2 March 2026 until 10 April 2026, with an estimated value of £34,854. The main supplier for this project is RJ Utility Services Ltd, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in utility services and pipework installations. Given the project's scope to expand public safety and municipal infrastructure, companies specialising in construction work can leverage this tender to bolster their portfolio and enhance sector credibility. SMEs, similar to RJ Utility Services Ltd, ought to focus on public sector tenders like this to facilitate business growth, while expanded expertise in construction work makes businesses well-suited to advantageously compete in future similar tenders.

## Notice

New Fire Hydrant Main Pipework and Hydrants at Heighington Lane Waste Transfer Station

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015703-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,854 |

## 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 | RJ UTILITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015703-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015703-2026
  20th February 2026 - 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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