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Supply, Delivery and Stock Management of Materials for Services across the Council

Darlington Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Darlington Borough Council has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE and construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £75,000,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 28 September 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for uniform and PPE contracts in this region (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The contract will provide for the supply and delivery of materials to support operational requirements across the Borough of Darlington. Delivery arrangements will comprise a combination of: Direct deliveries to multiple Council locations within the Borough; and Collections by the Council from the Contractor's premises, which must be located within a 5-mile radius of DL1 4QB. The contract will be structured into 10 distinct lots to promote flexibility, encourage supplier participation, and ensure the efficient provision of a wide range of materials.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 065098-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065132-2026

About the buyer

Darlington Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

150

Awards

97
All tenders and awards from Darlington Borough Council

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From notice 065098-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 July 2026, last updated 10 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.