This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 08:32

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 has awarded a Framework Contract for Plumbing/Heating Support, with the procurement process now completed. This contract, awarded through an open procedure, commenced on 13th April 2026 and will last for 48 months, initially set for 24 months with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The contract has a gross value of £12,000,000 and covers repair and maintenance services within the region of UKC22, United Kingdom. The council employed a ranked framework agreement, with options for mini-competitions, highlighting its commitment to transparency and competitiveness in procurement.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities by allowing small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a public authority like Newcastle City Council. Companies specialising in repair and maintenance services within the plumbing and heating industry will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The framework supports fair competition, benefiting businesses such as A. & J. Keith Limited and other SMEs already part of the contract. Suppliers within the UK's UKC regions looking to expand their public sector footprint will find this contract an excellent platform for diversification and long-term collaboration with the Newcastle City Council.

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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/042281-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20263 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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