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Groundworks

Newcastle City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 08:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 12:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed an open procedure for procuring external construction groundwork support services. They aim to enhance their Capital projects by engaging proficient contractors over a 48-month period commencing on 13th April 2026. The project, under the category of construction work, utilises a framework agreement allowing both ranked framework and mini competition options. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the procurement method covers significant capital investments and is protected under legal stipulations as outlined in the UK Public General Acts of 2023. The framework's initial phases, including tender and award decisions, culminated in the signing of the contract on 13th April 2026 with a contract value of £14.4 million.

This procurement process presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in groundwork and construction services. Participating in frameworks like this can serve as a platform for businesses to showcase their quality assurance, timeliness, and communication competencies, all of which are vital performance metrics specified in the contract. The involvement of multiple SMEs, such as G & B Civil Engineering, Adderstone Civils, and BCE Northern Limited, highlights the competitive yet inclusive nature of the tendering process, indicating that businesses in the construction sector should continue to monitor similar opportunities for substantial growth involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Groundworks

Notice Description

NCC is awarding a contract commencing 13/04/2026 for 48 Months (24 months with 2 x 12 Month options to extend) for support from external construction groundwork contractors with skilled tradespersons to assist in delivering a first-class groundworks service for Capital projects.

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-05e164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042231-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

ADDERSTONE CIVILS LIMITED

BCE NORTHERN LIMITED

G & B CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

Further Information

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