Durham County Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Framework Agreement for Directional Drilling to PBU (UK) Ltd and Supamole Ltd by Durham County Council

Awarded 24 Feb 2020

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Awarded24 Feb 2020
Value£2,000,000.00
RegionNorth East
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 2y 9mo ago3y 12mo term
Awarded 24 Feb 2020Expired 22 Feb 2024

Durham County Council awarded a framework agreement to PBU (UK) Ltd and Supamole Ltd for directional drilling, a method of installing underground pipes, ducts, conduits, and cables using surface-launched drilling rigs with minimal surface disruption.

The framework was divided into three lots: Lot 1 – ICT Network Structure Works, Lot 2 – Street Lighting Ducting Works, and Lot 3 – Highways Ducting Works.

The contract value is approximately £2,000,000.

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