---
title: "003234 Road Markings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6dd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d6dd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# 003234 Road Markings

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6dd

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## Summary

Durham County Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "003234 Road Markings" contract, focusing on providing road markings throughout County Durham. This process falls under the "works" industry category and adheres to the framework below the threshold procurement method. The procurement was selective to ensure quality and compliance, aligning with legal requirements under the UKPGA 2023. The contracting process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 30th June 2026, running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the potential for a 24-month renewal. The principal location of work is within the UKC region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in highway maintenance to engage with public sector projects, particularly those capable of providing specialised services in road marking. The contract, valued at £4,800,000 gross, was awarded to WJ NORTH LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure works, especially those looking to expand into government contracting, could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth. The focus on selective procurement under a framework may favour enterprises with a proven track record of reliability and compliance with public authority standards.

## Notice

Road Markings for County Durham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071860-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## 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 | WJ NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071860-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- http://www.wj.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05048c
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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