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Framework for Drainage and Asset Management Investigation, Maintenance and Refurbishment Works

Awarded to ARM PIPETEK LTD

Durham County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 29 June 2026

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Overview

Durham County Council is establishing a framework for drainage and asset management investigation, maintenance, and refurbishment works, with an estimated value of £6 million. The framework will serve Durham County Council and affiliated bodies. The submission deadline has passed as of the current date.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£6,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 May 2026
Questions by
25 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Drainage construction works

Award outcome

Awarded value
£6,000,000
Award date
6 November 2026
Contract period
1 October 2026 → 1 October 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
20 November 2030
Bids received
4
Winner
  • ARM PIPETEK LTD

This contract ends on 1 October 2028, or 20 November 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

ARM PIPETEK LTD

Based in
Durham
Public contracts won
10
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

2 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Who bid

  • ARM PIPETEK LTDWinner
  • ENVIROFLOW MANAGEMENT LIMITED
  • LANES GROUP LIMITED
  • SEYMOUR (CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS) LTD.

How bids were scored

Price 45% · Quality 55%

  • Technical Questions55%
  • Price45%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 37.5× the median.

Durham County Council in the last 12 months

159

contracts awarded, worth £10,578,769,807 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    9 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    28 May 2026

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