Tender

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

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has issued an open tender for the provision, installation, repair, and inspection of vehicle restraint system safety barriers across Northumberland. Classified under the industry category of construction—specifically crash barriers, road safety components, and related structural products—this procurement opportunity is currently at the tender stage with electronic submissions due by 23rd February 2026. Enquiries are accepted until 13th February 2026. The procurement process is open and competitive, below the threshold, with a gross contract value of £1,560,000. The contract period begins on 7th April 2026 and lasts for a year with a discretionary 12-month extension option.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality construction services. With a focus on safety infrastructure, businesses specialising in highway and road construction works will find this project aligns well with their expertise. The tender evaluation places a significant emphasis on price (70%) with a quality component (30%), enabling companies that can offer competitive pricing alongside comprehensive quality assurance measures to gain an advantageous position. The potential for a framework agreement and subsequent contracts presents an excellent opportunity for sustained business development.

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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: An optional 12 month extension period following the initial one year contract period at the sole discretion of the contracting authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004878-2026
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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