---
title: "Gas upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c031"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c031.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# Gas upgrade

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c031

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Gas upgrade" project, specifically aimed at upgrading underground gas pipelines. The contract has been awarded to WILLIAM FREER LIMITED, with the official signing occurring on 30th June 2026. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, with a designated delivery location in the East Midlands (UKF1). The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown", and the associated legal framework was governed by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period spans from 14th July 2026 to 21st July 2026, with the total contract value set at £31,634.64. 

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities within the gas pipeline sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in gas infrastructure and related supply services could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The nature of this project suggests opportunities for those with expertise in underground utilities and construction services, particularly in the East Midlands region. WILLIAM FREER LIMITED exemplifies the kind of business well-suited to seize such opportunities, having succeeded in securing the current contract.

## Notice

underground gas pipe upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061267-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,362 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAM FREER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44161100 - Gas pipelines

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 12:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061267-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061267-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.williamfreer.co.uk
- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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