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** Mini Competition ** George Stephenson High Water Main Replacement Phase 3 PRF 21-070

North Tyneside Council

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:47

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Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Council procured construction works for the George Stephenson High Water Main Replacement, Phase 3. The requirement concerns replacing a water main and associated construction activity, within the wider category of construction structures and materials. Delivery is in the North East of England, serving the George Stephenson High site. This is a council-led infrastructure project rather than a purchase of standard goods or professional advisory services. The opportunity is relevant to civil engineering contractors, utility infrastructure specialists and construction firms with experience in water-main replacement and work in an operational education or public-sector setting. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the selected supplier, Robert Kirkland (Blyth) Ltd, is itself recorded as an SME.

The procurement has been awarded and is marked complete. North Tyneside Council used a selective mini competition as a call-off from a framework agreement. Bids were due by 13 May 2026 at 12 noon. The contract was awarded to Robert Kirkland (Blyth) Ltd on 2 June 2026 for £122,000. The contract period runs from 20 July 2026 to 20 August 2026. The procurement is classified as works and covers the single requirement for the Phase 3 water-main replacement. The award record identifies Robert Kirkland (Blyth) Ltd as the supplier. The procurement was suitable for SMEs. The available information describes the requirement and procurement route but does not set out a separate quality, price or other evaluation weighting.

This award is useful market evidence for civil engineering and utility contractors serving North Tyneside Council and the wider North East. A credible future competitor would need practical capability in water-main replacement, excavation, pipework installation, reinstatement and construction-site coordination. Experience of delivering works for public-sector or education clients would help demonstrate the ability to manage safety, access, disruption and stakeholder requirements around an operational site. The requirement was delivered through a framework call-off and mini competition, so relevant firms should understand framework participation and competition at call-off stage. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that the work can be delivered by a suitably capable smaller contractor rather than only a major national construction business. Local presence or proven regional delivery capacity would also support a competitive position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

** Mini Competition ** George Stephenson High Water Main Replacement Phase 3 PRF 21-070

Notice Description

Notice of awarded contract following a mini competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b50c0245-ca40-4679-a2f8-5c18ae499235
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58439cd-a358-42d6-9b0c-a06fc0032067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026 1-6 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
North Tyneside Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Postcode Area
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
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Robert Kirkland (Blyth) Ltd

Further Information

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