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Engineering Inspection

QE FACILITIES LTD

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the 'Engineering Inspection' contract initiated by QE Facilities Ltd has reached the award stage. This contract, which falls under the services category, is valued at £17,914.80 gross and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. QE Facilities Ltd, Public Authority - Central Government based in Gateshead, has contracted Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The location of service delivery is the United Kingdom, under UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement method was classified as 'Below threshold - unknown'. The contract status is active, having been signed on 10th March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing engineering inspection solutions. Large organisations with a robust delivery capacity, such as Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, have successfully secured the contract, indicating that well-established firms with a strong footprint in the sector are well-suited to compete. This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the Central Government procurement market in the UK, specifically servicing the engineering inspection domain.

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Notice Title

Engineering Inspection

Notice Description

QE Engineering Inspection Contract Period: 01.04.26 -31.03.27 Cost: PS14,929.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,929 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QE FACILITIES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

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