Tender

Skip Hire Framework

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is currently in the tender stage for a Skip Hire Framework, aimed at supporting various council departments with their waste management needs. This tender falls under the services category and involves refuse skips and related services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, is situated in the UKC region, specifically Newcastle Upon Tyne. The tender period was extended and is now set to end on 20th October 2025, with the contract award expected by 22nd October 2025. The framework contract is poised to commence on 1st November 2025 and will run for 24 months, with the potential for two subsequent 12-month extensions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and refuse services, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), as the contract specifications indicate suitability for SMEs. Businesses capable of offering high-quality services at competitive prices are likely to be well-suited to compete, given the award criteria is weighted at 70% for price and 30% for quality. Companies that engage in sustainable and efficient waste management operations will find this contract advantageous, considering the comprehensive requirements for operational procedures and contract management stipulated by Newcastle City Council. Participation is facilitated through an electronic submission process, ensuring ease of access for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Skip Hire Framework

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is establishing a ranked framework contract for skip hire services to support various council departments. The contract spans 24 months with options for extensions and includes comprehensive requirements for waste management, operational procedures, and contract management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060505-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44613700 - Refuse skips

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-04-16

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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