Scope
Reference
OPEN 20251492
Description
The successful bidding organisations on the framework will be required to work with lift modernisations carried out by Durham County Council Lift Section. The type of buildings for example but not limited to include public buildings, schools, police stations, leisure centres and various other council buildings.
The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of goods and / or services, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements.
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:
- 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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Direct Call off
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:
- 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
Contract 1. Lift Fabrication Framework (001276)
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 November 2025 to 30 October 2027
- Possible extension to 30 October 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Lift Fabrication Framework. The Framework period is for two (2) years, with the options to extend for up to two (2) x twelve (12) months, from the Framework end date
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Century Fabrications
9/10 Foxwood Road, Dunston Trading Estate
Chesterfield
S41 9RF
United Kingdom
Email: canfabs@aol.com
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lift Fabrication Framework (001276)
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: kstew@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government