Award

Purchase of Hook Lift Skips

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 09:15

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 14:00

Tender

27 May 2025 at 15:35

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Gateshead Borough Council involves the "Purchase of Hook Lift Skips." This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, and is situated in Gateshead, United Kingdom, within the UKC22 region. The contract encompasses the procurement of 40 cu yd or 20 cu yd hook lift skips, starting with an initial order of eight 40 cu yd skips. The procurement stage has progressed to the contract award and the contract status is complete as of 18th September 2025. The open competition, below threshold procurement method was employed. The contract period extends from 10th September 2025 to 9th September 2027, with a possible renewal option for a further 12 months.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in metal fabrication and refuse skip manufacturing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful award to GMS Steel Fabrications Limited, an SME. Businesses capable of providing competitively priced, high-quality skips that meet the Council's specifications, especially those that can deliver promptly, stand a strong chance of success. The procurement also allows for framework agreements, providing potential avenues for long-term partnerships and further business growth by securing extensions if additional skips are required in the future.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Hook Lift Skips

Notice Description

The contract will cover purchases of hook lift skips 40 cu yd or 20 cu yd skips through the life of the contract the initial purchase will be for around 8 40 cu yd skips. However, the Council reserves the right to order a smaller quantity dependent upon the price - due to the maximum budget available for this purchase. This notice is in replacement of UK6: Contract award notice (Procurement Act 2023), as the contract is below threshold.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be extended if we have a requirement to do so

Planning Information

All documents available on the OPEN procurement platform https://www.open-uk.org/ search for purchase of hook lift skips

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05050f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057587-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44613700 - Refuse skips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 9 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMS STEEL FABRICATIONS

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