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title: "Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aac7"
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# Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aac7

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## Summary

Durham County Council is issuing an open tender for a contract titled "Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg." This procurement falls under the industry categories of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as well as sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The county council, located in Durham, UK, plans to award this contract through an open competition method. The submission deadline is set for 3rd July 2026, with enquiries closing on 19th June 2026. The contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with a possible extension for an additional two years, allowing for potential contract duration until 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the relevant service categories, particularly those specialising in inspection and environmental services. With a total estimated contract value of £45,600, this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to enhance their portfolios by working with a public authority. The council's emphasis on criteria such as quality, previous experience, and price suggests that businesses with robust delivery plans and experienced personnel stand a good chance of securing the contract. Providing flexibility in the number and duration of hire periods, the contract could help businesses by accommodating various scales of operation, thereby facilitating potential growth and long-term engagement with the council.

## Notice

The opportunity is issued as a single contract without Lots for the provision of Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The number, duration and dates of hire periods stated in the pricing schedule is an estimate for evaluation purposes only. The actual number and duration of hire periods may increase or decrease, the Council reserves the right to add or remove hire periods during the term of the contract. The Council makes no commitment to any fixed number or duration of hires required under this contract. The contract does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure.

Renewal: The Contract period is 2 years, with the options to extend for a further 2 year period, from the contract end date. Contract commencement date is 01 August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,600 |
| Lots value | £45,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051583-2026
  1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  Invitation to Bid documents can be accessed via the OPEN Portal e-tendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ under project reference: OPEN20261171

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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