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Construction Contract Leads
North East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 1st Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06aac7 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | - |
North East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 1st Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06aac7 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | - |
Scope
Reference
OPEN20261171
Description
The opportunity is issued as a single contract without Lots for the provision of Weighbridge Test Unit Hire up to 44,000 kg.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢45,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract period is 2 years, with the options to extend for a further 2 year period, from the contract end date.
Contract commencement date is 01 August 2026.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The number, duration and dates of hire periods stated in the pricing schedule is an estimate for evaluation purposes only.
The actual number and duration of hire periods may increase or decrease, the Council reserves the right to add or remove hire periods during the term of the contract.
The Council makes no commitment to any fixed number or duration of hires required under this contract.
The contract does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of services, or any minimum expenditure.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Conditions of participation
Financial Capacity
Insurances
Health and Safety
Environmental Management
Equality and Diversity Legislation
As detailed in Invitation to Bid Document 4 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 June 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Contract delivery plan and overview of personnel responsibilities | Quality | 40% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Previous Experience | Quality | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Invitation to Bid documents can be accessed via the OPEN Portal e-tendering system at / under project reference: OPEN20261171
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Guy Aynsley
Email: guy.aynsley [at] durham.gov.uk
Website: /
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government