Scope
Reference
20251985
Description
This Framework Agreement is for the implementation of a Framework for Durham County Council for the Supply and Install of Partitions, Suspended Ceilings and Walls and include any design input into technical detailing where required.
The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of works, 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.
The Framework period is2 years, with the options to extend for up to 2 x 12 months
Following this tender exercise, a maximum number of three bidding organisation, who achieves the highest weighted tender score over 60% will be awarded a place on the Framework.
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council and in addition other Organisations and Local Authorities as agreed with Durham County Council.
A 1% rebate applies to this framework.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
The Framework period is,2 years, with the options to extend for up to 2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Reference should be made to the Tender pack available at www.open.org-uk Open reference: 20251985 by the 10th December 2025.
Following this tender exercise, a maximum number of three bidding organisation, who achieves the highest weighted tender score over 60% will be awarded a place on the Framework.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by Durham County Council and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council and in addition other Organisations and Local Authorities as agreed with Durham County Council.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 December 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions at www.open.org-uk Open reference: 20251985 by the 10th December 2025 by 1200 hours
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Following this tender exercise, a maximum number of three bidding organisation, who achieves the highest weighted tender score over 60% will be awarded a place on the Framework.
Evaluated as Technical questions at 30% and Price 70%
For specific details reference should be made to the Tender pack available at www.open-org.uk Open reference: 20251985 by the 10th December 2025.
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: kstew@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government