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
Email: corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government