Scope
Reference
OPEN20251903
Description
Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products
The Council makes no guarantee that they will be awarded any call off and no guarantee is in respect of any volume of work under any such call off agreements, or in aggregate under the Framework Agreement. The successful Suppliers will be required to supply and deliver the goods to Durham County Council on an as and when required basis. Deliveries could be daily or multiple drops during a day. There is no minimum order quantity and order quantities will vary.
The expected start date for the proposed framework is 1st February 2026.
The expected end date for the proposed framework is 31st January 2028.
The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further x 24 months from the actual end date.
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.
The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.
In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulated their use of the framework agreement.
For information regarding SLAs and Access Agreements please contact: procurement.services@durham.gov.uk
It is a condition of this Framework that the successful Provider(s) must pay up to 1% retrospective rebate based on all business transacted via this Framework for the entire duration of the Contract period.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
It is a condition of this Framework that the successful Provider(s) must pay up to 1% retrospective rebate based on all business transacted via this Framework for the entire duration of the Contract period.
Framework operation description
The first ranked placed contractor on the framework, following this Invitation To Bid (ITB) will be awarded all calls offs.
When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional one year extension, at the end of this year extension decide whether a further extension of further year will be granted.
the Council it reserves the right to go outside of this Framework Agreement
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This Framework/ Contract will be available for use by DCC and Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with DCC
- 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.
The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local and non local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.
In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulated their use of the framework agreement. (there is a fee to use this framework)
For information regarding SLAs and Access Agreements please contact: procurement.services@durham.gov.uk
Contract 1. Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further x 24 months from the actual end date.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
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)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Willowcrete Manufacturing Company Limited
13 Tilley Rd,
Washington
NE38 0AE
United Kingdom
Email: Garry.ridden@willowcrete.com
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Framework for the Supply of Fabricated Steel and Concrete Fencing and Gate Products
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