Award

Groundworks

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:21

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:42

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle City Council focuses on contracting external construction groundwork contractors for capital projects, particularly within the region of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22. The contract titled "Groundworks" and classified under the construction work (CPV: 45000000) industry, highlights an open procedure procurement method. This process involves a complete award stage starting from 13th April 2026 with an initial term of 24 months, extendable with options for two additional 12-month periods, pending performance. The total contract gross value is set at £17,280,000. The standstill period is due to conclude on 8th April 2026, with plans to finalise the contract signature by 9th April 2026. Prospective suppliers include SMEs such as G & B Civil Engineering Limited and Adderstone Civils Limited, along with others, all located within the UKC22 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, especially SMEs, capable of delivering first-class groundwork services. The open procurement framework allows participating businesses to vie for a substantial role in aiding Newcastle City Council's capital projects. Companies with experience in construction work and skilled trades will find themselves well-positioned to compete given the emphasis on quality construction services. The procurement method incentivises competitive pricing but also highlights the importance of quality, with award criteria comprising 60% assessment on price and 40% on quality. Businesses should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to deliver superior quality work alongside competitive pricing to succeed in this tender.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027801-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 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
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
3
Supplier Names

ADDERSTONE CIVILS

BCE NORTHERN

G & B CIVIL ENGINEERING

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