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TS0655 Felling Bypass VRS

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has completed a procurement process under the title "TS0655 Felling Bypass VRS" for the supply of materials required to install a new Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and motorists. The council is located in Gateshead, UK, and the contract was awarded to HILL & SMITH VRS LIMITED, based in Solihull, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of road equipment and was conducted via a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract for the supply of goods was signed on 2nd December 2025, with the period extending until 31st March 2026, and has a total value of £104,543.40.

This tender highlights a targeted opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in road safety equipment and systems. As the procurement was conducted directly with a single supplier due to specific training requirements for the installation of the VRS, companies offering compatible systems or related consultancy might consider fostering partnerships or showcasing compliant systems to similar public authorities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative or cost-effective solutions for road safety infrastructure can leverage such opportunities to expand their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

TS0655 Felling Bypass VRS

Notice Description

Purchase of materials for new Vehicle Restraint System (VRS). Materials are needed to install new VRS to protect both pedestrians and motorists. Works are to be carried out by in-house staff but they are only trained in the installation of one type of VRS - this is only supplied by Hill&Smith.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f101
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080725-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34920000 - Road equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,543 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL & SMITH VRS

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