Tender

Plumbing / Heating Support

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 14:59

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is advancing its procurement process to secure Plumbing and Heating Support services. The procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is taking place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. As per the open procedure procurement method, the tender stage is active, with a submission deadline set for 9 January 2026 at 10:00 am, followed by an award period concluding on 25 March 2026. The contract is valued at £10,000,000 with potential for renewal subject to satisfactory performance, and the contract period spans from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2028, with options for extensions until 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies skilled in plumbing and heating systems repair and maintenance. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing along with high-quality service will find this opportunity particularly appealing, as the award criteria prioritise price at 60% and quality at 40%. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as suitability conditions favour SMEs, promising a conducive environment for their contributions. The established framework agreement allows for the reopening of competition, potentially accommodating up to four participants, thus presenting an avenue for diverse businesses to collaborate and meet the Council's requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plumbing / Heating Support

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for Plumbing / Heating Support. This opportunity has been published via the Open E-Procurement tendering portal. The Deadline date and time for this opportunity is Friday 9th January 2026 at 10am. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - OPEN20252080 / P-009273) via the following website: https://www.open-uk.org/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to performance, options of 2 x 12 month extensions available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e15d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079814-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

Further Information

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