---
title: "New Gaunless Bridge - Reinforced Earth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067040"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067040"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067040.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067040.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# New Gaunless Bridge - Reinforced Earth

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067040

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067040)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067040.json)

## Summary

Durham County Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government class, has completed a procurement process for the construction of New Gaunless Bridge in County Durham, UK. The procurement pertains to the supply of materials for the reinforcement of earth under the project titled "New Gaunless Bridge - Reinforced Earth." This contract, awarded on 13th February 2026, is categorised under construction materials and foundation work for highways, roads, streets, and footpaths. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suitable for below-threshold contracts, with the supply period spanning from 16th February to 31st July 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the construction materials and aggregates industry. The procurement comprises goods categories such as granules, chippings, and stone mixtures, which are essential for the project's foundation. Geosynthetics Ltd, an SME supplier based in Cossington, UK, has been awarded the contract, highlighting potential prospects for similar businesses or those aiming to supply specialised materials. Companies with expertise in providing construction materials associated with infrastructure development are well-positioned to participate in future opportunities with Durham County Council for similar projects.

## Notice

The Council require the supply of materials for the reinforcement of earth for the construction of New Gaunless Bridge, County Durham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025725-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,911 |

## 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 | GEOSYNTHETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 14212000 - Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025725-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025725-2026
  20th March 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

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067040. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067040.json.