Tender

The Provision & Ad hoc Repair of Vehicle Restraint System Safety Barriers

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is seeking a contractor for "The Provision & Ad hoc Repair of Vehicle Restraint System Safety Barriers" under an open competition. This procurement involves the installation, repair, and inspection of road safety barriers across Northumberland, classified under industry categories such as crash barriers and safety fencing. The tender is currently in the active stage with submission plans concluding by 23rd February 2026. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically via the specified portal by this date. The contract, valued at £2,600,000, covers a period starting from 7th April 2026 and may extend up to 6th April 2030, including optional renewal periods. The procurement method is below-threshold with a focus on open competition, favouring a single provider upon tender evaluation.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in highways and safety installations. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's inclusivity toward smaller enterprises. The award will be determined by a price-weighted evaluation, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing strategies coupled with quality deliverables. Businesses with capabilities to deliver high-quality structural and road safety solutions are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity, particularly if they can offer strong value propositions in terms of cost and quality balance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision & Ad hoc Repair of Vehicle Restraint System Safety Barriers

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor to undertake the provision, installation, repair and inspection of road safety barriers. This service is to cover locations throughout Northumberland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extension periods following the initial two year contract period at the sole discretion of the contracting authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004379-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928100 - Crash barriers

34928110 - Road barriers

34928120 - Barrier components

34928310 - Safety fencing

34928450 - Bollards

44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials

44200000 - Structural products

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccps@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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