Award

Swing Bridge Repairs

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the essential repairs and maintenance of the Swing Bridge in Newcastle was undertaken by Newcastle City Council. This project falls under the 'works' category, particularly focusing on construction and civil engineering activities. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The key date for the award was 13th August 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 15th August to 30th September 2025. The buyer, Newcastle City Council, is located at Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The procurement stage of this process is 'Award', indicating the completion of the tender and its transition into the contract phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those focusing on small to medium-sized projects. Tyne and Wear Marine, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, showcasing how other SMEs can compete for similar opportunities, particularly when specialised skills and regional knowledge are critical factors. Businesses with expertise in bridge repairs and maintenance, or those located within the United Kingdom, may find similar tenders to be highly advantageous for growth and development within the public infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Swing Bridge Repairs

Notice Description

Essential Repairs and Maintenance for the Swing Bridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048392-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYNE AND WEAR MARINE

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