---
title: "RH004 - Urgent Repairs to Middlesbrough Town Hall Clock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b67"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# RH004 - Urgent Repairs to Middlesbrough Town Hall Clock

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b67

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for urgent repairs to the Middlesbrough Town Hall Clock. This process covers the repair and maintenance services required to address damage to the clock hands on one side. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, due to its specialist nature. The contract was awarded to Smith of Derby Group Limited, a known specialist that has maintained the clock for several years, ensuring compliance with the building's listed status by using original materials. The contract period runs from 9th to 31st March 2026, focusing on the UKC12 region, with a total contract value of £35,000. The legal basis was informed by UKPGA legislation 2023/54. The status was finalised and published on 16th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies with expertise in services for historic and listed buildings, especially those focusing on repair and maintenance. The procurement process highlights potential growth avenues for specialist firms capable of handling niche projects without competitive bidding. Companies like Smith of Derby Group Limited, especially those with experience in similar projects, can leverage such opportunities to strengthen their portfolios and establish themselves as preferred suppliers for unique, heritage-centred projects in the public authority sector.

## Notice

Following a reactive repair logged to Property Services on 17th February 2026. We have sought urgent repairs following damage to the Town Hall Clock to the hands on one elevation. This is a specialist repair that requires special access and all repairs to be carried out as per listed status of the building using original materials. The awarded supplier knows this clock having maintained the clock for a number of years and are specialist in repairs of clocks on all listed buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023682-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITH OF DERBY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023682-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023682-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smithofderby.com/

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