Award

Blyth Site Clearance Project

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the “Blyth Site Clearance Project” is managed by ORE Catapult, located at 121 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the works category, focusing on site preparation work as per the CPV code 45100000. The project involves the removal of a bearing test rig to facilitate new drivetrain facility site investigation works. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the urgency of the works. The contract has been awarded to rb blackburn, an SME based in Bedlington, United Kingdom. The tender process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period set from 20 October 2025 to 17 November 2025. The most recent award was made on 17 October 2025, and the contract was signed on the same date. The total gross value of the contract is £159,600.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in site preparation work and related construction activities within the public sector. SMEs, especially those with the capability to swiftly mobilise resources to meet urgent deadlines, would be ideal contenders for such projects. By engaging in this contract, suppliers can enhance their portfolios and gain further insights and reputation in public sector procurement, enabling future business growth both within the UK and beyond. The direct award procurement method indicates a preference for prompt and efficient project delivery, which could be advantageous for businesses with established networks in the UK construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blyth Site Clearance Project

Notice Description

To remove the bearing test rig as part of the pre approved site clearance project to enable the new drivetrain facility site investigation works. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987866909

Procurement Information

urgent works to enable the new drivetrain facility site investigation works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cee5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066368-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
sian.kerrison@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RB BLACKBURN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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