NCC202500260 - Chartist Drive Construction Phase Strengthening and Upgrade

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Apr 2026 at 10:50

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council is spearheading a procurement process titled "NCC202500260 - Chartist Drive Construction Phase Strengthening and Upgrade" under the industry category of construction. This project, located in Newport, United Kingdom, initially progressed to tender stage with an open competition procurement method. Key dates include a submission deadline on 27 February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 20 February 2026. Unfortunately, the process faced a cancellation notice issued on 27 April 2026 due to insufficient budget allocation. The tender was structured under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option A, aiming to strengthen the Chartist Drive and upgrade related infrastructure elements such as parapet handrails and bridge joints.

This tender opens potential opportunities for businesses in construction, especially those experienced in commercial building and transport infrastructure works. Firms that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable, given the competitive landscape outlined by the procurement method as below threshold with open competition. The project had value benchmarks, with a gross amount of £300,000, highlighting the scale potential contractors could leverage for business growth. The procurement process emphasised both quality and price criteria, thereby fostering an environment where firms with strong expertise in quality-oriented construction can thrive.

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Notice Title

NCC202500260 - Chartist Drive Construction Phase Strengthening and Upgrade

Notice Description

This tender is being advertised as an under threshold, open tender utilising the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option A. This tender is to cover the construction element of Chartist Drive Strengthening Scheme and repair of parapet handrails and replacement of bridge joints. The A467 barrier will be adjusted to accommodate the newly installed strengthening collars at pier and abutments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037961-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

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