Award

Supply and Installation of Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 07:47

Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has completed its procurement process titled "Supply and Installation of Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation." The project falls under the industry category of construction work (CPV: 45000000) and involves the provision of insulation to social housing properties across all wards. The contract was awarded to KARNHEATH LIMITED, an SME based in Newcastle, on 19th August 2025 for a gross amount of £200,000. The procurement method was open competition, and the contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The award stage has been finalized, succeeding a tender phase that began in April 2025 and concluded with the selection of the supplier from multiple bids.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies engaged in insulation materials and construction works. As the contract focuses on the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation, businesses with expertise in this area are well-positioned to participate. Enterprises that emphasize quality, customer care, and project delivery, along with sound pricing strategies, are likely to excel in such procurement opportunities. Moreover, SMEs similar to KARNHEATH LIMITED could leverage their capabilities in open competitions, particularly those with a local presence or experience in handling contracts for social housing developments.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation to social housing properties in all wards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049993-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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

KARNHEATH

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