Tender

MOT Station Groundworks and Drainage

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 14:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "MOT Station Groundworks and Drainage," focused on expanding the MOT Testing Station located at 2 Wincomblee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3PF. The procurement process falls under the works category involving drainage and surface works, with a procurement method of open competition, below threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 2nd April 2026, and inquiries are accepted until 30th March 2026. The contract will span from 30th April 2026 to 30th April 2027. This initiative forms part of Newcastle City Council's endeavour to enhance operational capacity, ensuring the existing MOT Station remains functional during construction.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction businesses specialising in groundworks, civil engineering, drainage, and utilities. Smaller enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared to accommodate SMEs. Winning this contract could serve as a pivotal growth avenue, particularly for firms looking to establish a foothold in the public sector construction segment. Given the award criteria, firms adept in balancing competitive pricing with quality specifications stand a good chance, as the assessment allocates 60% weightage to price and 40% to specification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOT Station Groundworks and Drainage

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council 'the Authority' and our in-house building contractor, 'Construction Services (CS) require support from external construction groundwork contractors with skilled tradespersons to assist in the delivery of all groundworks, civil engineering, drainage, utilities and external works associated with the expansion/extension of the MOT Testing Station at 2 Wincomblee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3PF The works form part of the organisation's commitment to improving operational capacity. The Existing MOT Station Building will be fully operational during the period of works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06622b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019509-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£383,208 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£383,208 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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