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The Highlight Cycleway Scheme

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "The Highlight Cycleway Scheme" has been completed by Hartlepool Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority. This project involves constructing a new cycleway and remodelling sections of the highway at 'The Highlight'. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, with the call-off contract placed under the NEPO211 Framework – Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works. The award was made to BCE NORTHERN LIMITED, a supplier based in Gateshead. The contract commenced on 2 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in civil engineering and infrastructure works, particularly those capable of executing large-scale construction and remodelling projects. Companies like BCE NORTHERN LIMITED, categorised as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), have shown that smaller-scale organisations can successfully compete for and fulfil such contracts. This procurement process highlights the potential for growth and market entry for businesses in similar sectors, providing job creation, skill development, and regional uplift through infrastructure improvement projects.

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Notice Title

The Highlight Cycleway Scheme

Notice Description

The construction of a new cycleway in 'The Highlight' as well as remodelling various sections of the highway, including carriageway widening, narrowing, kerb, surfacing, signage, gully and other associated highway works. This is a call-off contract from the NEPO211 Framework - Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,719 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCE NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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