--- title: "Supply, Delivery and Stock Management of Materials for Services across the Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c862" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c862" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c862.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c862.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Supply, Delivery and Stock Management of Materials for Services across the Council Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c862 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c862) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c862.json) ## Summary The upcoming procurement process led by Darlington Borough Council, identified by the tender ID PB2026-00457, pertains to the supply, delivery, and stock management of materials for services across the Council. This procurement falls under the goods industry category, focusing on protective gear, electrical supplies, building materials, and more. The Council is based in Darlington, UK, with deliveries required within a 5-mile radius of the code DL1 4QB. Currently in the planning stage, the contract process includes an extensive pre-market engagement phase scheduled for completion by 19th March 2027. Noteworthy is the use of an open procurement method that could encourage wide participation. The project is substantial, with an estimated value of £75,000,000 and a contract period spanning from September 2028 to September 2033. This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers of goods in industries such as construction, safety equipment, and electrical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. The procurement's structure into ten lots promotes flexibility and increases the potential for diverse supplier participation, potentially benefiting businesses with specialisations in the various material categories required. Therefore, businesses capable of delivering quality materials promptly and efficiently are well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing significantly to their growth and market presence. ## Notice The contract will provide for the supply and delivery of materials to support operational requirements across the Borough of Darlington. Delivery arrangements will comprise a combination of: Direct deliveries to multiple Council locations within the Borough; and Collections by the Council from the Contractor's premises, which must be located within a 5-mile radius of DL1 4QB. The contract will be structured into 10 distinct lots to promote flexibility, encourage supplier participation, and ensure the efficient provision of a wide range of materials. ### Planning Information As part of the pre-market engagement phase, we will seek to engage with suppliers through surveys and market engagement events to gather insights, understand market capabilities, and inform the development of our procurement strategy and requirements. Further details regarding scope and requirements will be set out in the forthcoming pre-market engagement documentation published via the Open portal: https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065132-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2028 - 27 Sep 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | DARLINGTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL1 5QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington | | Local authority | Darlington | | Electoral ward | Park East | | Westminster constituency | Darlington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC13 Darlington | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 18143000 - Protective gear - 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 44111000 - Building materials - 44112500 - Roofing materials - 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials - 44115210 - Plumbing materials - 44115220 - Heating materials - 44510000 - Tools ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 11:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065132-2026 - 10 Jul 2026 at 10:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065098-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065132-2026 10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065098-2026 10th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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