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CA16398 - RFQ 2025/17 - Provision of Additional Steps and Fall Restraint Rails to Council Fleet

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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AwardUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 09:33

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council focuses on the provision of additional steps and fall restraint rails to the council's fleet vehicles. This project, situated in the works sector, involves fabrication work, specifically fitting cab steps to vehicles with an Iveco chassis and fall restraint rails on Beavertail type vehicles. The project is classified under industry category CPV 45255400. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was active from 2nd September 2025, with the tender period ending on 17th September 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 24th February 2026 and will continue until 22nd May 2026. The council engaged Houston's Coachworks Limited as the supplier, with the contract valued at £15,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in vehicle fabrication and safety enhancements. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) were especially encouraged to participate, highlighting potential growth avenues for businesses flexible in tailoring vehicle safety equipment. The procurement is spread across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and broader Europe, thus providing extensive geographic opportunities for businesses able to deliver over diverse regions. With open procurement processes, firms experienced in handling public sector contracts stand well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

CA16398 - RFQ 2025/17 - Provision of Additional Steps and Fall Restraint Rails to Council Fleet

Notice Description

The Council has several vehicles, with an Iveco chassis, that require additional cab steps to be fitted to the vehicle for safety and convenience reasons. In addition to this there is also a requirement for the fitting of a fall restraint rails on a number of Beavertail type vehicles, for safety reasons. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16398. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16398 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0d011b6-0b14-4073-96a9-d9326fdc8f32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ae6b7d-e84b-4f47-be29-76e9be937bd9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 22 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSTON'S COACHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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