---
title: "Enabling Groundwork"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afca"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06afca.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Enabling Groundwork

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afca

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the commissioning of enabling groundworks at the new site for the Shotley Bridge Hospital build. This contract falls under the industry category of works, specifically ground-stabilisation and site-development work, and is located in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct award, below threshold, and without competition, adhering to Exemption, Schedule 2 Part 8 (1) of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, with completion expected by 30th July 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, site development, and ground-stabilisation work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria, will find this contract particularly beneficial. With a substantial contract value of £4,049,501 (excluding VAT) awarded to Project Genesis Limited, businesses in this sector can leverage their expertise in similar large-scale infrastructure projects to compete effectively and expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement to commission enabling groundworks on the new site for the Shotley Bridge Hospital build. CDDFT intend to contract with the Land Owner for the provision of the works, that are essential to the build programme in readiness for construction to begin. This notice is in compliance with Exemption, Schedule 2 Part 8 (1) of the Procurement Act 2023. The scheme is part of the New Hospitals Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053806-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,049,501 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROJECT GENESIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work
- 45111291 - Site-development work

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053806-2026
  8th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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