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GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Cost Manager and Contract Administrator

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University has completed the procurement process for cost management and contract administration services, targeting the industry category of project and design preparation, estimation of costs. The procurement, awarded to AtkinsRéalís PPS Limited, pertains to services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period, which concluded on 8th October 2025, and the contract period, which runs from 22nd July 2026 to 22nd February 2027. This award was made active on 21st July 2026, with the published notice following on 22nd July 2026. The procurement method was not specified, and the contract value is GBP 49,426.36.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises experienced in cost management and contract administration to further establish their presence in the public sector within the UK. While unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers scope for businesses that have the capacity to deliver comprehensive project and design estimation services. Engaging in such contracts can strengthen business portfolios and open doors for future public sector tenders, leveraging expertise and proven performance in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Cost Manager and Contract Administrator

Notice Description

Cost management and contract administration services. Additional information: The contract value is the upper limit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bcfdb6f-a00f-48a4-a2bc-99df88321361
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09385ad-77be-49b7-aab0-ca9e13c13332
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,426 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,426 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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