Award

Plumbing / Heating Support

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 10:09

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 14:59

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is in the process of awarding a framework contract for Plumbing/Heating Support services, set to commence on 13th April 2026 and lasting for 48 months, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the award now pending after completion on 26th March 2026. The tender, classified under the 'Repair and maintenance services' category, serves locations in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22 region. The tender had a deadline for submissions on 9th January 2026 at 10:00 AM and is valued at £12,000,000 gross. The upcoming milestone is a future signature date scheduled for 9th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises within the plumbing and heating sector, as indicated by the participation of several SMEs like A. & J. Keith Limited, Buston & Maughan Limited, PHS Home Solutions Limited, and Zenith Mechanical Services Limited. With a focus on repair and maintenance services, the framework agreement allows businesses to gain steady work and potentially expand operations within the Newcastle area. Firms specializing in plumbing, heating support, and associated repair services, especially those with capacities to handle large-scale contracts, will find this procurement process to be a strategic growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Plumbing / Heating Support

Notice Description

NCC is awarding a Framework Contract for Plumbing / Heating Support to commence 13.04.2026 for 48 months (24 Months with 2 x 12 Month options to extend.)

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e15d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027720-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

A. & J. KEITH

BUSTON & MAUGHAN

PHS HOME SOLUTIONS

ZENITH MECHANICAL SERVICES

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