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Installation of automated gates to a local school

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project to install automated gates at a local school in Gateshead has been completed. The buying organisation responsible for this project is Gateshead Borough Council, which falls under the public authority category of sub-central government. The project, categorised under the 'works' industry, aims to enhance security and safeguard students through the supply and installation of electric gates. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded as of 17th July 2025 to NORTH EAST AUTOMATION LIMITED. The contracting phase occurred between 7th July 2025 and 29th August 2025, with the contract signed on 19th June 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation and gate installations to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like NORTH EAST AUTOMATION LIMITED, based in Gateshead, are well-suited to compete for projects of this nature, especially considering their expertise in the installation of automated systems. Firms looking to grow should focus on developing competitive pricing strategies and maintaining high-quality standards, which align with the procurement method of direct award and below threshold contracts. This kind of contract could lead to future opportunities within the region for similar projects, fostering business growth in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of automated gates to a local school

Notice Description

To supply and install automatic electric gates, to a local school, to improve the security and safeguarding of the students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05610a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040861-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421148 - Installation of gates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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