Tender

Framework Agreement for Winter Maintenance provision for Business Durham Sites

  • Durham County Council

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-050072

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058b10

Published 20 August 2025, 11:01am



Scope

Reference

002363

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £50,000 excluding VAT
  • £60,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 September 2029
  • 4 years

Description of possible extension:

1 x 24

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Not the same for all lots

Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Derwentside Business Centre

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Tanfield Lea Business Park

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities - 2

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Salvus House

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 3

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 4. St Stephens Court

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 4

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 5. Durham Dales Centre

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 5

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 6. Crook Business Centre

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 6

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 7. Jade Business Park

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 7

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 8. Shildon Business Centre

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 8

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 9. Rookhope Business Centre

Description

Durham County Council is seeking to set up a Framework Arrangement with a number of contractors experienced in the provision of winter maintenance activities. 9

Lot value (estimated)

  • £5,000 excluding VAT
  • £6,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract locations

  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Price per clearance and salt of area

one supplier per lot

Award method when using the framework

Without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

- Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East

- Maintained Schools in County Durham

- County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service,

- Believe Housing

- Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham.

Contracting authority location restrictions

  • UKC - North East (England)

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Derwentside Business Centre

Lot 2. Tanfield Lea Business Park

Lot 3. Salvus House

Lot 4. St Stephens Court

Lot 5. Durham Dales Centre

Lot 6. Crook Business Centre

Lot 7. Jade Business Park

Lot 8. Shildon Business Centre

Lot 9. Rookhope Business Centre

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

2 September 2025, 4:00pm

Tender submission deadline

4 September 2025, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

100% Price


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

Durham County Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM

Corten House, Dunholme Close

Durham

DH1 5WB

United Kingdom

Region: UKC14 - Durham CC

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government