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The Open Contracting Data Standard is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
The OCID, or Open Contracting Identifier, is a key element of this standard. The OCID is a globally unique identifier for each contracting process. Each OCID is unique, which ensures that each contracting process can be distinctly and universally recognised. This means that all information related to a single contracting process, from the planning stage to tender and award, can be easily linked and traced using the OCID.
With D3 Tenders, you can search for contracts by OCID - and you can see all the published contracts at each stage of the procurement process.
Use Open Contracting Identifiers to track call-offs from Frameworks, DPS, and multi-award tenders.
Stage: AwardDate: 13th June 2025 (10 months ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Lot 1- Scaffolding Towers Lot 2- Full Elevation Scaffolding
Summary: The contracting process initiated by Dundee City Council involves the provision of a framework for supply, delivery, and installation of scaffolding across different locations in Dundee, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of scaffolding works and is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender process. The key procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring a wide range of suppliers could participate. Important dates to note include the award date of 13th June 2025, with contracts already signed for both scaffolding towers and full elevation scaffolding on 29th May 2025. The framework consists of active agreements valued at £1,200,000 for scaffolding towers and £2,200,000 for full elevation scaffolding, with supply by notable suppliers such as Mar Scaffolding (Scotland) Limited and Lyndon SGB among others.
Location: Norwich•Buyer: NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Stage: AwardDate: 3rd November 2025 (5 months ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Open order for Various works special access - responsive jobs - scaffold
Summary: NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement for an "Open Order - Responsive Jobs - Scaffold" contract, categorised under scaffolding works. Situated in Norwich, this procurement process took place in the Eastern region of the United Kingdom (UKH15). This contract follows a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition, and was awarded to Eastern Counties Scaffolding Services. The contract commenced on 16th October 2025 and will end on 16th November 2025, with a total gross value of £60,000. The official contract notice was published on 3rd November 2025.
Location: Sheffield•Buyer: BERNESLAI HOMES LIMITED
Stage: AwardDate: 26th June 2025 (9 months ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Berneslai Homes provide planned repairs, replacements and maintenance to Barnsley Council housing stock and require a variety of scaffolding solutions to maintain properties within the Barnsley Borough. Berneslai Homes requires two (2) suitably qualified providers of scaffolding to support the safe delivery of services.
Summary: Berneslai Homes Limited, a regional housing agency based in Barnsley, has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Scaffolding - Design, Supply, Erect, Maintain, Inspect and Disassemble." This project falls under the industry category of scaffolding work (CPV: 45262100) and serves the Barnsley Council housing stock within the Barnsley Borough (UKE31). The procurement stage of the contract is complete, with key contracts signed in late May 2025, following an open procurement method. The process initiated by the tender in December 2024 reached its tender deadline on 20 January 2025, with active contracts awarded to Apply Scaffolding Services Ltd and CSR Scaffolding Services Ltd valued at £1,680,000 and £1,120,000, respectively.
Location: Norwich•Buyer: NORWICH CITY SERVICES LIMITED
Stage: AwardDate: 11th June 2025 (10 months ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Open Call-off order for Various works special access - Responsive Jobs - Scaffold
Summary: The procurement process managed by Norwich City Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom, pertains to scaffold-related works under the project titled "Various works special access - Scaffold". This contract was executed using a direct procurement method, specified as below the competition threshold under UK legal framework 2023/54. The industry category focuses on scaffolding work, with Eastern Counties Scaffolding Services awarded the contract. This contract, completed as a call-off order for responsive jobs, involves works such as erection and dismantling of scaffolding structures, with its operations centred in the UK's region UKH1. The contract commenced on the 6th of June 2025 and is set to conclude on the 6th of July 2025, with a gross value of £60,000.
Location: Cleveland•Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Stage: AwardDate: 10th December 2025 (4 months ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Contracts Finder
Description: THG are seeking to procure a contractor for the provision of its day to day compliant scaffolding requirements to cover repairs and maintenance, investment works and sundry access.
Summary: The procurement process involved Thirteen Housing Group Ltd, based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, awarding a contract titled "Scaffolding Provision 2026/2027" for their day-to-day scaffolding requirements, covering repairs and maintenance, investment works, and access needs. This procurement falls under the "Scaffolding" industry category, with CPV codes indicating activities like scaffolding erection and dismantling work. The process reached the award stage on 12th November 2025, with the award published on 10th December 2025. The contract is valued at £2,011,982.70 and will run from 4th January 2026 to 3rd January 2028. The tendering method was a "selective" restricted procedure, highlighting the emphasis on compliance and specificity in vendor selection across locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other parts of Europe and the world.