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Published 7 Jan 2026, 11:35 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for Roofing Contractors

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Authority: Durham County Council (Local council)

Framework agreement5 lotsWorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 12 Feb 2026
Lots 5see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

Lot 1- Slate and tile roofing system. Lot 2- Metal deck roofing system. Published lot titles: Lot 1- Slate and tile roofing system; Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 2- Metal deck roofing system; Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 3- Cold applied liquid roofing system; Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 4- Single ply roofing system; Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 5- Rainwater goods.

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Framework for Roofing Contractors

Lot 1- Slate and tile roofing system

Lot 2- Metal deck roofing system

Lot 3- Cold applied liquid roofing system

Lot 4- Single ply roofing system

Lot 5- Rainwater goods

Bidding organisations can apply for one or multiple lots. There may be a requirement for other types of roofing systems or the roofing systems may merge over Lots if this is requirement for works all successful Contractors across all Lots will be invited to tender.

CPV: Construction work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 3 suppliers
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

1% of call-off value · 1% retrospective rebate based on all business transacted via this Framework for the entire duration of the Contract period including all extensions.

Who may buy through it

This Framework will be available for use by DCC and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with DCC and to other Organisations and Local and / or Non-Local Authorities where agreed with DCC.

Published description of the framework

Framework for Roofing Contractors

Lot 1- Slate and tile roofing system

Lot 2- Metal deck roofing system

Lot 3- Cold applied liquid roofing system

Lot 4- Single ply roofing system

Lot 5- Rainwater goods

This Framework will be available for use by DCC and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with DCC and to other Organisations and Local and / or Non-Local Authorities where agreed with DCC.

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates

The first ranked placed contractor on the framework for each Lot, following this Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be awarded all calls offs for less than £80,000 or any direct award call (meetinf certain requirements)

For Call-Offs over £80,001 a Competed Call-Off process will be carried out or where there may be a requirement for example to show value for money, in this situation all placed Contractors on the framework will be invited to take part in this competed call off.

Weightings to be applied to this can be either of the following:

Price 0% -100%

Quality 0% -100%

Social Value 0% - 10%

This can be any percentage, 100% price or a mixture of quality and price or quality, price and social value. KPI's may be included in any off these calls and rebates will apply. If you have opted in for the SIP the % applied on the original framework submission will apply to all competitive call offs.

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £1: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Slate and tile roofing systemRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 1- Slate and tile roofing system

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates.

The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors

TO TENDER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED SUPPLIER ON WWW.OPEN-UK.ORG AND INSERT REFERENCE OPEN 202621 TO SEARCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Extensions: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026
Lot #2Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 2- Metal deck roofing systemRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 2- Metal deck roofing system

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates.

The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors

TO TENDER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED SUPPLIER ON WWW.OPEN-UK.ORG AND INSERT REFERENCE OPEN 202621 TO SEARCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Extensions: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026
Lot #3Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 3- Cold applied liquid roofing systemRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 3- Cold applied liquid roofing system

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates.

The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors

TO TENDER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED SUPPLIER ON WWW.OPEN-UK.ORG AND INSERT REFERENCE OPEN 202621 TO SEARCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Extensions: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026
Lot #4Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 4- Single ply roofing systemRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 4- Single ply roofing system

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates.

The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors

TO TENDER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED SUPPLIER ON WWW.OPEN-UK.ORG AND INSERT REFERENCE OPEN 202621 TO SEARCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Extensions: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026
Lot #5Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 5- Rainwater goodsRenewal 2 yrsSMEceiling above

Framework for Roofing Contractors Lot 5- Rainwater goods

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates.

The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors

TO TENDER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED SUPPLIER ON WWW.OPEN-UK.ORG AND INSERT REFERENCE OPEN 202621 TO SEARCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
Extensions: The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Framework for Roofing Contractors” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
This Framework will be available for use by DCC and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with DCC and to other Organisations and Local and / or Non-Local Authorities where agreed with DCC.
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
7 Jan 2026, 11:35 GMT
Last source update
7 Jan 2026, 11:35 GMT
Authority reference
OPEN 202621
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-000987
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
12 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
4 Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT
Electronic submission
Allowed
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · 1% retrospective rebate based on all business transacted via this Framework for the entire duration of the Contract period including all extensions.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

TO TENDER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED SUPPLIER ON WWW.OPEN-UK.ORG AND INSERT REFERENCE OPEN 202621 TO SEARCH FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

This Framework will be available for use by DCC and additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with DCC and to other Organisations and Local and / or Non-Local Authorities where agreed with DCC.

Bidding organisations can apply for one or multiple lots. There may be a requirement for other types of roofing systems or the roofing systems may merge over Lots if this is requirement for works all successful Contractors across all Lots will be invited to tender.

A maximum of the 3 bidding organisations who achieve the highest overall weighted score will be awarded a position on the framework for each lot. Any proposed award or call off for any type of roofing system is subject to the maximum rates applicable as tendered within the schedule of rates

The Framework period is 2 years, with the options to extend up to 2 x 12 months, from the contract end date. Framework commencement date is 1st April 2026.

1% retrospective rebate based on all business transacted via this Framework for the entire duration of the Contract period including all extensions.

For this Roofing Framework (applicable to all Lots), social value will apply to competed or direct call offs the Council will take into consideration for example, but not limited to, duration, budget, and complexity of a project

The call off for work will be on an as and when required basis, there is no guarantee given to the amount of business to the successful contractors.

Timeline

7 Jan 2026 → 1 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published303 days ago
    7 Jan 2026, 11:35 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by275 days ago
    4 Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends267 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    12 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts219 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    7 Jan 2026, 11:35 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Durham County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMPB-8772-VYWM Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, North East, DH1 5WBContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender