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009235 - Purchase of bespoke porcelain tiles

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of bespoke porcelain tiles, intended for two underpasses in Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The tender process, identified as 009235, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on tiles with CPV code 44111700. The procurement, conducted via a direct method without competition, is classified as "Below threshold". Key activities concluded with the contract period starting on 13th October 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 31st October 2025. This process was awarded to DIGITAL CERAMIC SYSTEMS LIMITED, a supplier based in Staffordshire.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying bespoke porcelain tiles and other related materials. Companies that can provide high-quality, custom-designed solutions would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The direct procurement method highlights the importance of establishing a strong reputation and relationship with buying organizations like Newcastle City Council, potentially leading to future opportunities without the need for open competition. SMEs, particularly those in the ceramics and tiles industry, will find this type of opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, allowing for the expansion of their market presence and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

009235 - Purchase of bespoke porcelain tiles

Notice Description

Purchase of bespoke porcelain tiles for two underpasses in Byker.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065066-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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)


CPV Codes

44111700 - Tiles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,087 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

DIGITAL CERAMIC SYSTEMS

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