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Exposure of EHV cables Northumberland Street

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle City Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, pertains to the Title "Exposure of EHV cables Northumberland Street." This tender falls under the industry category of works, specifically involving the installation of cable laying, and is geographically focused in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed with the contract awarded on 16th January 2026. It was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method, with the project being part of the Northumberland Street City Centre Transformation scheme. The process reached the award stage with a contract period commencing on 16th January 2026 and concluding on 28th February 2026.

Opportunities for business growth are substantial within this procurement, especially for companies specialising in specialised cable installation and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. With a contract valued at £57,323.56 GBP (excluding taxes) and executed by EXCALON LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in Leeds, businesses equipped with expertise in oil-filled extra high voltage cables will find this tender highly relevant. Organisations possessing the capability to perform urgent specialist works, compliant with Newcastle City Council's requirements, would have been well-suited to partake in such tenders, presenting avenues for further contracts in municipal infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Title

Exposure of EHV cables Northumberland Street

Notice Description

A contractor is required for urgent Specialist Works: Location and Exposure of Oil-Filled Extra High Voltage Cables for Safe Access to move forward with Northumberland Street City Centre Transformation scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06072b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003697-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,323 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCALON

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